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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Hastings to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Hastings and Shaftesbury is 172 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Hastings to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Shaftesbury train from?

Hastings to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hastings station.

Where does the Hastings to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Hastings to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Hastings to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Shaftesbury is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Hastings to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Hastings to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hastings to Shaftesbury by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 58m
£75–166
Drive 141 mi
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1. Drive from Hastings to Shaftesburycar 141 mi
2h 50m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hastings to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 52m

Hastings to Shaftesbury by train, foot, and bus

141Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to The Town Hall via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 58m.

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