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

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Frome to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Christchurch and arriving at The Town Hall via Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Frome to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Frome and Shaftesbury is 57 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Frome to Shaftesbury without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £22 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Frome to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Shaftesbury bus from?

Frome to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Beeline Coaches, depart from Christchurch station.

Where does the Frome to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Frome to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Beeline Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Can I drive from Frome to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Shaftesbury is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Frome to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Frome to Shaftesbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 57 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Frome to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2
3h 8m
£22–51
Drive 20.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Frome to Shaftesburycar 20.7 mi
28 min
£6–8
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Market Placebus 24
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
3h 23m
£9–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frome to Shaftesburytaxi 20.7 mi
28 min
£90–120
Bus, line 57 bus via Market Place
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Market Placebus 24
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
3h 37m
£9–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blue Boar Rowbus 24
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
3h 44m

Frome to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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3h 8mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Christchurch to The Town Hall via Market Place and Gillingham Station in around 3h 23m.

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