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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Town Hall, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Cardiff and Shaftesbury is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus from?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shaftesbury train from?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Shaftesbury is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Cardiff to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 376 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 43m
£52–102
Bus, line 376 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus 647
6h 18m
£17–34
Drive 82.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shaftesburycar 82.1 mi
1h 58m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
4h 28m

Cardiff to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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3h 43mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.3 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Town Hall, Strode College, and Gillingham Station in around 6h 18m.

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