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How to get fromLondon to Shaftesburyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Shaftesbury by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YXU - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    15h 18m
    £433–1,581

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane YYZ - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain train
    16h 46m
    £233–784

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane YYZ - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    14h 52m
    £268–699

  4. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YYZ - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain train
    15h 1m
    £269–694

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane YYZ - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    17h
    £262–693

  6. Fly London International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane YXU - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Salisburytrain train
    17h 32m
    £394–1,426

London International Airport (YXU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£404Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Shaftesbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,741.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 18m

What companies run services between London, ON, Canada and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from London to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the line 36 bus to London Airport - #2179, walk to London International Airport (YXU) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall.

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