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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kemble to Readingtrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 27m
    £54–109

  2. Line 51 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Road to Fleming Waybus bus 51
    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 / ...
    7h 22m
    £9–15

  3. Line 51 bus, train, bus, line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus D1
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus bus 57
    6h 55m
    £23–36

  4. Drive  56.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cirencester to Shaftesburycar car 56.7 mi
    1h 20m
    £14–21

  5. Line 51 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Salisburytrain train Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
    5h 42m
    £36–69

Cirencester to Shaftesbury by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Road to The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 22m.

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