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

The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hereford to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Hereford and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Transport Hub, Fleming Way, North Street and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Hereford and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Newport (S Wales) and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hereford to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Hereford and Shaftesbury is 149 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hereford to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Hereford to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Shaftesbury bus from?

Hereford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Shaftesbury train from?

Hereford to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.

Train or bus from Hereford to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Hereford to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Hereford to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Hereford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.

Where does the Hereford to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Hereford to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Hereford to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Shaftesbury is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Hereford to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 2m
£65–124
Drive 91.5 mi
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1. Drive from Hereford to Shaftesburycar 91.5 mi
2h 16m
£23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 49m

Hereford to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Hereford to The Town Hall via Newport (S Wales), Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to The Town Hall via Transport Hub, Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 49m.

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