What is the cheapest way to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between New Forest and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from New Forest to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Business Park and arriving at The Town Hall via Tesco Superstore and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from New Forest to Shaftesbury?

The distance between New Forest and Shaftesbury is 68 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

How do I travel from New Forest to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury without a car is to line 80 bus and bus and train which takes 3h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Forest to Shaftesbury bus from?

New Forest to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Tesco Superstore station.

Where does the New Forest to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

New Forest to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Blue Boar Row station.

Can I drive from New Forest to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between New Forest to Shaftesbury is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from New Forest to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

New Forest to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 80 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Forest to Shaftesbury by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 80 bus, bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Business Park to Tesco Superstorebus 80
2. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Andover Stationbus 8
3. Take the train from Andover to Gillingham (Dorset)train
3h 14m
Drive 45.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New Forest to Shaftesburycar 45.7 mi
1h 3m
£12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New Forest to Shaftesburytaxi 45.7 mi
1h 3m
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco Superstore to Blue Boar Rowbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
3h 57m

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Distance: 67.2 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Business Park to The Town Hall via Tesco Superstore and Blue Boar Row in around 3h 57m.

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