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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 - Salisbury / ...
    5h 12m
    £60–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025
    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 / ...
    8h 46m
    £28–49

  3. Drive  113.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lewes to Shaftesburycar car 113.9 mi
    2h 11m
    £29–42

  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 35m
    £50–96

  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 39m
    £43–74

Lewes to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to The Town Hall via Clapham Junction, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to The Town Hall via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 46m.

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