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How to get fromPadstow to Shaftesburyby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Padstow to Shaftesbury by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 57 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from School Hill to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus 57
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    6h 10m
    £68–142

  2. Drive 145.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Padstow to Shaftesburycar car 145.6 mi
    2h 53m
    £36–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 504 / ...
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    7h 33m
    £44–110

Padstow to Shaftesbury by bus and train

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Padstow to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the line 57 bus to Bodmin Parkway Station, walk to Bodmin Parkway, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to The Town Hall via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Cheeke Street, Central Station, Exeter Central, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 33m.

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