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

The cheapest way to get from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hammersmith and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Hammersmith station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hammersmith and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Hammersmith and Shaftesbury is 116 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hammersmith to Shaftesbury bus from?

Hammersmith to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hammersmith to Shaftesbury train from?

Hammersmith to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Hammersmith to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Hammersmith to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Hammersmith to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Hammersmith to Shaftesbury is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hammersmith to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 44m
£47–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 59m
£24–52
Drive 101.3 mi
1. Drive from Hammersmith to Shaftesburycar 101.3 mi
1h 53m
£25–36
Line 446 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Hatton Cross Station to Woking stationbus 446
2. Take the train from Woking to Andovertrain
3. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 8m
£31–77

Hammersmith to Shaftesbury by subway, foot, train, and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.4 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 5h 59m.

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