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

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at The Town Hall via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Orpington to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Orpington and Shaftesbury is 123 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orpington to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Orpington to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Shaftesbury bus from?

Orpington to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Shaftesbury train from?

Orpington to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Orpington station.

Train or bus from Orpington to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Orpington to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Orpington to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Orpington to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where does the Orpington to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Orpington to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Shaftesbury is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Orpington to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Orpington to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 57m
£50–117
Drive 117.1 mi
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1. Drive from Orpington to Shaftesburycar 117.1 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Andovertrain
2. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 17m
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Trafalgar Square/Charing Crossbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 11m

Orpington to Shaftesbury by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 122.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Orpington to The Town Hall via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to The Town Hall via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 11m.

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