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How to get fromNew Milton to Shaftesburyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Milton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    2h 58m
    £30–65

  2. Drive 35 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Milton to Shaftesburycar car 35 mi
    1h 1m
    £9–13

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Milton to Pooletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus bus Cr7
    3h 16m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Milton to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 35 mi
    1h 1m
    £70–90

  5. Line 82 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitefield Road Terminus to Royal Bournemouth Hospitalbus bus 82 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus bus X3
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    4h 35m

New Milton to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from New Milton to The Town Hall via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitefield Road Terminus to The Town Hall via Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 4h 35m.

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