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

The cheapest way to get from Ringwood to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ringwood to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Ringwood and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ringwood to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Meeting House Lane and arriving at The Town Hall via Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Ringwood to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Ringwood and Shaftesbury is 44 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ringwood to Shaftesbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 29m and costs £15 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Ringwood to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ringwood to Shaftesbury bus from?

Ringwood to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Ringwood to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Ringwood to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at New Canal station.

Can I drive from Ringwood to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Ringwood to Shaftesbury is 24 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Ringwood to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 29m
£15–28
Drive 24.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ringwood to Shaftesburycar 24.1 mi
41 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ringwood to Shaftesburytaxi 24.1 mi
41 min
£50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
2h 57m

Ringwood to Shaftesbury by bus and train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.7 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Meeting House Lane to The Town Hall via New Canal and Blue Boar Row in around 2h 57m.

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