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How to get fromHorsham to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Horsham to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Horsham to Clapham Junctiontrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain train London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
    4h 55m
    £54–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Ringwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    7h 31m
    £21–38

  3. Drive  97.2 mi

    1. Drive from Horsham to Shaftesburycar car 97.2 mi
    2h 13m
    £25–36

  4. Train via Portsmouth

    1. Take the train from Horsham to Frattontrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the train from Fratton to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 11m
    £51–96

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Horsham to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to ASDA & Marlandsbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ASDA & Marlands to Endless Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    8h 9m
    £29–47

Horsham to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Horsham to The Town Hall via Clapham Junction, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carfax to The Town Hall via North Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport North Terminal, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 31m.

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