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How to get fromBrighton to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Gillingham Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    4h 28m
    £49–86

  2. Drive  106.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to Shaftesburycar car 106.3 mi
    2h 8m
    £27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    6h
    £33–54

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    7h 14m
    £27–45

Brighton to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 14m.

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