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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Newbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newbury to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Cheap Street and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Newbury to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Newbury and Shaftesbury is 80 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Shaftesbury without a car is to line 32 bus and train which takes 3h 15m and costs £28 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Newbury to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Shaftesbury bus from?

Newbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Newbury to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Newbury to Shaftesbury is to line 76 bus and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Newbury to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Newbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Newbury to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newbury to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Shaftesbury is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Newbury to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Newbury to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 32 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newbury to Shaftesbury by bus, train, or car

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Line 32 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cheap Street to Railway Stationbus 32
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 15m
£29–62
Drive 53.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newbury to Shaftesburycar 53.4 mi
1h 10m
£13–19
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Newbury to Readingtrain Newbury - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 23m
£40–88

Newbury to Shaftesbury by bus and train

144Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.2 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Cheap Street to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newbury to The Town Hall via Reading, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 23m.

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