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

The cheapest way to get from Petersfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Petersfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Petersfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Petersfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at The Town Hall via Railway Station, Bus Station and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Petersfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Petersfield and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Petersfield to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Petersfield and Shaftesbury is 116 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.

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

The best way to get from Petersfield to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Petersfield to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Petersfield to Shaftesbury bus from?

Petersfield to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from The Square station.

Where do I catch the Petersfield to Shaftesbury train from?

Petersfield to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Petersfield station.

Train or bus from Petersfield to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Petersfield to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Petersfield to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Petersfield to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Worthy Lane station.

Where does the Petersfield to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Petersfield to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Petersfield to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Petersfield to Shaftesbury is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Petersfield to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 557+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Petersfield to Wokingtrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 41m
£46–107
Drive 64.6 mi
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1. Drive from Petersfield to Shaftesburycar 64.6 mi
1h 26m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Square to Worthy Lanebus 67
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
4h 49m

Petersfield to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 115.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Petersfield, Hampshire, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Petersfield to The Town Hall via Woking, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to The Town Hall via Worthy Lane, Railway Station, Bus Station, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 5h 58m.

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