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How to get fromPortsmouth Harbour to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2h 59m
    £35–65
  2. Drive 64.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Shaftesburycar car 64.1 mi
    1h 19m
    £16–23
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    3h 42m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to ASDA & Marlandsbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from ASDA & Marlands to New Canalbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    6h 10m

Portsmouth Harbour to Shaftesbury by foot, train, and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to The Town Hall via Portsmouth Harbour, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to The Town Hall via The Hard Interchange, ASDA & Marlands, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 10m.

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