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How to get fromDownton to Shaftesburyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downton to Shaftesbury by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Bull to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    2h 4m
    £15–28

  2. Drive 27 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downton to Shaftesburycar car 27 mi
    39 min
    £7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downton to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 27 mi
    39 min
    £95–120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    2h 32m

Downton to Shaftesbury by bus and train

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Downton to Shaftesbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Downton, Wiltshire, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

Salisbury Reds operates a bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall hourly, and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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