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How to get fromRugby to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoketrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction / ...
    5h 37m
    £67–123

  2. Drive  113.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rugby to Shaftesburycar car 113.9 mi
    2h 32m
    £29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clifton Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    9h 5m
    £34–58

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Worcester Foregate Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus bus 27
    8h 20m
    £68–138

Rugby to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to The Town Hall via Coventry, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 5m.

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