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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotswolds 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 22m
    £79–138

  2. Drive 64.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cotswolds to Shaftesburycar car 64.2 mi
    1h 32m
    £16–23

  3. Line 51 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Forum to Fleming Waybus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    7h 39m

  4. Line 882 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 882
    2. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    5. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    5h 31m
    £55–108

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Map of how to get from Cotswolds to Shaftesbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to The Town Hall via Cheltenham Spa, Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to The Town Hall via Combend Farm, The Forum, Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 39m.

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