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

The cheapest way to get from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Rickmansworth and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Rickmansworth station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Rickmansworth station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rickmansworth and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Rickmansworth station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Rickmansworth station and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Finchley Road station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Rickmansworth and Shaftesbury is 131 miles. The road distance is 106.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury bus from?

Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury train from?

Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 724 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 1m
£63–176
Drive 105.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rickmansworth to Shaftesburycar 105.5 mi
1h 50m
£26–37
Line 724 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rickmansworth station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 724 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 39m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Andovertrain
2. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 47m

Rickmansworth to Shaftesbury by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 130 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rickmansworth station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 15m.

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