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

The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Cirencester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Waitrose Store and arriving at The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cirencester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cirencester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Kemble and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Cirencester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Cirencester and Shaftesbury is 137 miles. The road distance is 57 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cirencester to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Cirencester to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Cirencester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Waitrose Store station.

Where do I catch the Cirencester to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Cirencester to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Cirencester to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Cirencester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Cirencester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Fleming Way station.

Where does the Cirencester to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cirencester to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Shaftesbury is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cirencester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Cirencester to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cirencester to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 48m
£58–127
Drive 56.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cirencester to Shaftesburycar 56.7 mi
1h 20m
£14–20
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Waitrose Store to Fleming Waybus 51
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 23m

Cirencester to Shaftesbury by bus, foot, and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Hospital to The Town Hall via Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Reading, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitrose Store to The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 23m.

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