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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Larmer Tree Park View Pointbus bus Er1
    4h 22m
    £42–74

  2. Drive 113.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lewes to Shaftesburycar car 113.9 mi
    2h 11m
    £28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 59m
    £66–148

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lewes to Brightontrain train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    5. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    5h 29m
    £56–121

  5. Train, bus via Portsmouth

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farehamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fareham to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus bus 27
    5h 38m

Lewes to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

National Express operates a bus from Old Steine to Larmer Tree Park View Point twice a week. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to The Town Hall via Clapham Junction, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 59m.

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