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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Gatwick and Shaftesbury is 130 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Gatwick to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Shaftesbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Shaftesbury train from?

Gatwick to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Gatwick to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Gatwick to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Gatwick to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Gatwick to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Shaftesbury is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Gatwick to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 571+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 19m
£49–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North 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 / ...
6h 33m
£18–34
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Shaftesburycar 107.1 mi
2h 14m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Frattontrain
2. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
5h 53m
£51–92

Gatwick to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham (Dorset) every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 33m.

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