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

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There are 5 ways to get from Peterborough to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 25m
    £66–195

  2. Drive 158.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterborough to Shaftesburycar car 158.8 mi
    3h 18m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B22
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Meeting House Lanebus bus B10
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    9h 35m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Farringdontrain train Peterborough - Horsham
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    4h 56m
    £85–186

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    7h 43m

Peterborough to Shaftesbury by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to The Town Hall via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to The Town Hall via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 35m.

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