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How to get fromCheltenham to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    4h 2m
    £55–107

  2. Drive 71.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Shaftesburycar car 71.6 mi
    1h 42m
    £18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Fleming Waybus bus 444
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    6h 19m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain train Worcester Foregate Street - Salisbury
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    5h 8m

  5. Train, line 19 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 19
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus D1
    7h 2m
    £24–45

Cheltenham to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to The Town Hall via Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 19m.

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