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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shaftesbury is to line 76 bus and bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Reading and Shaftesbury is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £28 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Reading to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Shaftesbury bus from?

Reading to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Reading to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Reading to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Reading to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Reading to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from Reading to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Shaftesbury is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Reading to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Reading to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 18m
£29–61
Line 76 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 14m
£12–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 10m
£40–58
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Shaftesburycar 70.7 mi
1h 31m
£18–26

Reading to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 10m.

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