What is the cheapest way to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria Station and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at The Town Hall via Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria Station and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury?

The distance between London Victoria Station and Shaftesbury is 112 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

How do I travel from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury bus from?

London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury train from?

London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury train arrive?

London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 552+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 31m
£45–106
Drive 104.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London Victoria Station to Shaftesburycar 104.9 mi
2h 4m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Andovertrain
2. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 3m

London Victoria Station to Shaftesbury by bus and train

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Distance: 111 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between London Victoria 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 vehicle from London Victoria Station to The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 3m.

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