There are 3 ways to get from Havant to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
3h 46m£27–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from International Port to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to New Canalbus X7 / ...
- Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 2m£10–14Drive 65.9 mi
- Drive from Havant to Shaftesburycar 65.9 mi
1h 18m£17–24
Havant to Shaftesbury by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Havant to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Havant to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Havant station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via International Port, Central Station and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Havant to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Havant and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Havant and Shaftesbury is 75 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Havant to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Havant to Shaftesbury, including transfers.
Havant to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from International Port station.
Havant to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Havant station.
The best way to get from Havant to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Havant, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Havant to The Town Hall via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via Estella Road, International Port, Central Station, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Havant to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Havant to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Bus from International Port to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Central Station to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
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Booking & Getting There
Havant to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Central Station.
Havant to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Havant to Shaftesbury is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Havant to Shaftesbury.
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