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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station and Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Portsmouth and Shaftesbury is 76 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Shaftesbury bus from?

Portsmouth to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Shaftesbury train from?

Portsmouth to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Portsmouth to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Shaftesbury is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Portsmouth to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 55m
£34–66
Drive 63.5 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Shaftesburycar 63.5 mi
1h 17m
£16–23
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 / ...
3h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Seldown Coach Stationbus Vc1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crown Hotelbus X8
3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus Cr7
4h 36m

Portsmouth to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.1 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to The Town Hall via Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarence Pier to The Town Hall via Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Crown Hotel in around 4h 36m.

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