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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury is to line 647 bus and bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at The Town Hall via Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Castle Cary and Shaftesbury is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury without a car is to line 647 bus and bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £4 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

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

Castle Cary to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Town Hall station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Shaftesbury is 19 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Castle Cary to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via line 647 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Cary to Shaftesbury by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 647 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Gillingham Stationbus 647
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2 / ...
1h 25m
£5–6
Drive 18.7 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Shaftesburycar 18.7 mi
28 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castle Cary to Shaftesburytaxi 18.7 mi
28 min
£40–50

Castle Cary to Shaftesbury by bus

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Distance: 19.3 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to The Town Hall via Gillingham Station in around 1h 25m.

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