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

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Norwich to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Norwich and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Norwich station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Norwich and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Norwich to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Norwich and Shaftesbury is 230 miles. The road distance is 220.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Norwich to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Norwich to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Shaftesbury bus from?

Norwich to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Norwich to Shaftesbury train from?

Norwich to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Norwich to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Norwich to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Norwich to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Norwich to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Norwich to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Norwich to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Norwich to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Shaftesbury is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Norwich to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Norwich to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 13m
£105–230
Drive 219.4 mi
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1. Drive from Norwich to Shaftesburycar 219.4 mi
3h 50m
£54–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 8m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Norwich to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the train from Woking to Andovertrain
3. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 10m

Norwich to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Norwich to The Town Hall via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 8m.

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