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How to get fromPoole to Shaftesburyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus bus Cr7
    2h 15m

  2. Drive 26 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Shaftesburycar car 26 mi
    39 min
    £7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    3h 21m
    £36–80

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poole to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 26 mi
    39 min
    £120–150

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  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Poole station to The Town Hall via Crown Hotel in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to The Town Hall via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 21m.

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