What is the cheapest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Bourton-on-the-Water and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Rectory Lane and arriving at The Town Hall via The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bourton-on-the-Water and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Moreton-in-Marsh and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Bourton-on-the-Water and Shaftesbury is 143 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury bus from?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, depart from Rectory Lane station.

Where do I catch the Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury train from?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Moreton-in-Marsh station.

Train or bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 855 bus and line 51 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Pulhams Coaches, arrive at The Forum station.

Where does the Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury.

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Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 5m
£60–127
Drive 72.1 mi
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1. Drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Shaftesburycar 72.1 mi
1h 39m
£18–26
Line 855 bus, line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane to The Forumbus 855 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus 51
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
4. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
5. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 51m

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Distance: 142.1 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bourton-on-the-Water, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Rectory Lane to The Town Hall via Railway Station, Moreton-in-Marsh, Reading, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rectory Lane to The Town Hall via The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 51m.

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