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How to get fromGloucester to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Salisburytrain train Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus bus 27
    4h 12m
    £41–74

  2. Bus, line 376 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus bus 647
    6h 11m
    £13–24

  3. Drive  70.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Shaftesburycar car 70.7 mi
    1h 39m
    £18–26

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    4h 42m
    £48–90

  5. Train, bus via Westbury (Wilts)

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    4h 45m
    £46–90

Gloucester to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Gloucester to The Town Hall via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Glaston Road, Strode College, and Gillingham Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gloucester to The Town Hall via Bristol Temple Meads, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 42m.

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