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

The cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Malmesbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Cross Hayes and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Sainsbury, Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Malmesbury and Shaftesbury is 94 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury without a car is to line 99 bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Shaftesbury bus from?

Malmesbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Malmesbury to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Malmesbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Manvers House station.

Can I drive from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmesbury to Shaftesbury is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Malmesbury to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 552+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Malmesbury to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, and bus

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

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Line 99 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cross Hayes to Rail Station Forecourt Alightingbus 99
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 9m
Drive 45 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Malmesbury to Shaftesburycar 45 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manvers Housebus X34
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury to Market Placebus D1
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
5h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Malmesbury to Shaftesburytaxi 45 mi
1h 3m
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 15m

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Distance: 93.8 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Cross Hayes to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Manvers House, Sainsbury, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 5h 34m.

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