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

The cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

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 Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

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 44m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal 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 44m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the East Grinstead to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 571+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Grinstead to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Clapham Junctiontrain East Grinstead - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 44m
£51–104
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 54m
£21–38
Drive 121.8 mi
1. Drive from East Grinstead to Shaftesburycar 121.8 mi
2h 10m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to Frattontrain
2. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
6h 9m
£47–84

East Grinstead to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 132.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from War Memorial to The Town Hall via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 54m.

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