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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at The Town Hall via Sainsbury, Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Westbury (Wilts) and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Melksham to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Melksham and Shaftesbury is 60 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Melksham to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Shaftesbury bus from?

Melksham to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Sainsbury station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Shaftesbury train from?

Melksham to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Melksham to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 57 bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Melksham to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Melksham to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Melksham to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Melksham to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Shaftesbury is 29 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Melksham to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Melksham to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 57 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 58m
£24–47
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
4h 36m
£5–10
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury to Market Placebus D1
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
3h 53m
£9–12
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Shaftesburycar 28.5 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melksham to Shaftesburytaxi 28.5 mi
39 min
£120–160

Melksham to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Melksham to The Town Hall via Westbury (Wilts), Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to The Town Hall via Manvers House, Sainsbury, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 3h 53m.

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