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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Salisbury and Shaftesbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blue Boar Row and arriving at The Town Hall. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Salisbury and Shaftesbury is 26 miles. The road distance is 21 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Shaftesbury without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Salisbury to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Shaftesbury bus from?

Salisbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Blue Boar Row station.

Where does the Salisbury to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Salisbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at The Town Hall station.

Can I drive from Salisbury to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Salisbury to Shaftesbury is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Salisbury to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2 / ...
1h 11m
£12–24
Drive 20.8 mi
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1. Drive from Salisbury to Shaftesburycar 20.8 mi
31 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
1h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salisbury to Shaftesburytaxi 20.8 mi
31 min
£75–95

Salisbury to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.2 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

Salisbury Reds operates a bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall hourly, and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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