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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The Town Hall via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Chester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Chester and Shaftesbury is 291 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chester to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Chester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Shaftesbury train from?

Chester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Chester to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Chester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Chester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Chester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Shaftesbury is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Chester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Chester to Shaftesbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 26m
£108–215
Drive 183.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Shaftesburycar 183.9 mi
3h 55m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 37m
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 18m
£112–245
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 55m
£101–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 20m
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 11m
£108–353
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 33m
£127–256

Chester to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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5h 26mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.6 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Chester to The Town Hall via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Town Hall via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 37m.

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