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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Clifton Road and arriving at The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Coventry and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Rugby to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Rugby and Shaftesbury is 169 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Rugby to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Shaftesbury bus from?

Rugby to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clifton Road station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Shaftesbury train from?

Rugby to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Rugby to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Rugby to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Rugby to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Rugby to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Rugby to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Shaftesbury is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rugby to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 569+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 39m
£66–123
Drive 113.9 mi
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1. Drive from Rugby to Shaftesburycar 113.9 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 40m
£31–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rugby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
8h 20m
£68–138

Rugby to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 167.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 40m.

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