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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Bath is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Bath is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Gillingham Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Bath. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Bath Spa via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Bath?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Bath is 68 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Bath without a car is to train via Salisbury which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Shaftesbury to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Bath bus from?

Shaftesbury to Bath bus services, operated by Frome Bus, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Bath train from?

Shaftesbury to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Bath?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Bath is to train via Salisbury which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Bath bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Bath bus services, operated by Frome Bus, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Bath train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Bath train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Bath is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2846+ hotels available in Bath.

Shaftesbury to Bath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Bath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Salisbury
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 48m
£30–60
Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Bathcar 31.7 mi
45 min
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 3m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Bathtaxi 31.7 mi
45 min
£65–85
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train London Waterloo - Westbury
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bath Spatrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 18m
£30–69
Line 57 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Market Placebus 57
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus D1
4h 8m

Shaftesbury to Bath by bus and train

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Distance: 67.1 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bath Spa via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Salisbury in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bus Station via Gillingham Station and Market Place in around 4h 8m.

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