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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 31m.

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 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m 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 Stagecoach South, depart from Bus 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 9m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Reading to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Reading to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus 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?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Reading to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 9m
£32–73
Drive 70.7 mi
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1. Drive from Reading to Shaftesburycar 70.7 mi
1h 31m
£18–25
Line 76 bus, bus
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 / ...
5h 59m

Reading to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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 £23–55 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading West to The Town Hall via Basingstoke, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Blue Boar Row in around 5h 59m.

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