What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury is to line 647 bus and bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary (Station) and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Sunnydene and arriving at The Town Hall via Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Castle Cary (Station) and Shaftesbury is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury without a car is to line 647 bus and bus which takes 1h 36m and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury bus from?

Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Sunnydene station.

Where does the Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Gillingham Station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 552+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 647 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Sunnydene to Gillingham Stationbus 647
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2 / ...
1h 36m
£5–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Yeovil Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Gillingham (Dorset)train
3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2
1h 56m
£16–33
Drive 19.6 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesburycar 19.6 mi
30 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesburytaxi 19.6 mi
30 min
£40–55

Castle Cary (Station) to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.2 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Castle Cary (Station), England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a vehicle from Castle Cary (Station) to The Town Hall via Sunnydene and Gillingham Station in around 1h 36m.

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