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

The cheapest way to get from London to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from London 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 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from London to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from London to Shaftesbury?

The distance between London and Shaftesbury is 110 miles. The road distance is 106.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from London to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Shaftesbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from London to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the London to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Shaftesbury is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from London to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from London 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 / ...
2h 38m
£46–101
Drive 105.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Shaftesburycar 105.8 mi
2h 7m
£26–38
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
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 / ...
5h 55m

London to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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2h 38mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 109.4 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between London, 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 London Victoria to The Town Hall via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 5h 55m.

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