What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury is to bus and line 376 bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Town Hall, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Cardiff Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Port Talbot and Shaftesbury is 149 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Shaftesbury bus from?

Port Talbot to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Shaftesbury train from?

Port Talbot to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Port Talbot to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Shaftesbury is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Port Talbot to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Port Talbot to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 376 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 15m
£65–132
Bus, line 376 bus
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1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus 647
7h 21m
£18–50
Drive 109.7 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Shaftesburycar 109.7 mi
2h 21m
£27–39

Port Talbot to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 148.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to The Town Hall via Cardiff Central, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Town Hall, Strode College, and Gillingham Station in around 7h 21m.

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