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How to get fromLondon Paddington Station to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    3h 29m
    £46–116
  2. Drive 105.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London Paddington Station to Shaftesburycar car 105.6 mi
    2h 6m
    £26–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Librarybus bus Sf3
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    6h 4m

London Paddington Station to Shaftesbury by subway, train, and bus

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to The Town Hall via Hammersmith Bus Station, Library, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 4m.

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