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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Holyhead and Shaftesbury is 376 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 38m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Holyhead to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Shaftesbury train from?

Holyhead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Holyhead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Shaftesbury is 253 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Holyhead to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Holyhead to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Shaftesbury by train, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain Holyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 38m
£138–264
Drive 251.2 mi
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1. Drive from Holyhead to Shaftesburycar 251.2 mi
5h 14m
£62–89
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
8h 36m
£147–302
Train
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
9h 15m
£136–243

Holyhead to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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7h 38mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.7 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to The Town Hall via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 38m.

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