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How to get fromBristol to Shaftesburyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2h 51m
    £36–69

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus D1
    5h 18m
    £7–11

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    3h 34m

  4. Drive 43.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Shaftesburycar car 43.2 mi
    1h 9m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 43.2 mi
    1h 9m
    £110–140

Bristol to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to The Town Hall via Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Centre to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 5h 18m.

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