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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Beam Villas and arriving at The Town Hall via Dennison Road Car Park, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Par and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Cornwall and Shaftesbury is 162 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cornwall to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Shaftesbury bus from?

Cornwall to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Cornwall to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Cornwall to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Cornwall to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Cornwall to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Shaftesbury is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cornwall to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 576+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 12m
£64–127
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to County Hallbus 805
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Glaston Roadbus 374
3. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus 647
9h 46m
£26–44
Drive 139 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Shaftesburycar 139 mi
2h 38m
£35–50

Cornwall to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to The Town Hall via Par, Exeter St Davids, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to The Town Hall via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Glaston Road, Strode College, and Gillingham Station in around 9h 46m.

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