What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Guildford and Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Shaftesbury is 118 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury train from?

Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Guildford station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 553+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 3m
£47–107
Drive 109.8 mi
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1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Shaftesburycar 109.8 mi
2h 18m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
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 / ...
6h 18m
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 8m
£57–123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Frattontrain
2. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 44m

Gatwick Airport to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to The Town Hall via Guildford, Woking, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 18m.

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