What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Canterbury and Shaftesbury is 183 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £80 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Shaftesbury bus from?

Canterbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Shaftesbury train from?

Canterbury to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Canterbury to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Canterbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Canterbury to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Shaftesbury is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Canterbury to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Canterbury to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 31m
£80–183
Drive 164.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Shaftesburycar 164.9 mi
2h 47m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Andovertrain
3. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h
£79–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 54m

Canterbury to Shaftesbury by train, foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to The Town Hall via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 54m.

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