What is the cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between East Grinstead and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at The Town Hall via South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between East Grinstead and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Clapham Junction and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury?

The distance between East Grinstead and Shaftesbury is 134 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead to Shaftesbury bus from?

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead to Shaftesbury train from?

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.

Train or bus from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the East Grinstead to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the East Grinstead to Shaftesbury train arrive?

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between East Grinstead to Shaftesbury is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 564+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Clapham Junctiontrain East Grinstead - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
4h 34m
£53–107
Drive 121.8 mi
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1. Drive from East Grinstead to Shaftesburycar 121.8 mi
2h 10m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 31m
£37–51
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 47m
£53–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to ASDA & Marlandsbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from ASDA & Marlands to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 29m
£33–53

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 132.9 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between East Grinstead, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from East Grinstead to The Town Hall via Clapham Junction, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to The Town Hall via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 31m.

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