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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Boscombe is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Boscombe is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Boscombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Boscombe. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Boscombe Crescent via Market Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Boscombe?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Boscombe. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Pokesdown via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Boscombe?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Boscombe is 36 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Boscombe without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Shaftesbury to Boscombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Boscombe bus from?

Shaftesbury to Boscombe bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Boscombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Boscombe?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Boscombe is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Boscombe bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Boscombe bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Boscombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Boscombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Boscombe is 30 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Boscombe.

Where can I stay near Boscombe?

There are 2896+ hotels available in Boscombe.

Shaftesbury to Boscombe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Boscombe by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to Market Placebus Cr7
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus X8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boscombe Crescentbus m2 / ...
2h 42m
Drive 30.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Boscombecar 30.1 mi
53 min
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pokesdowntrain
2h 59m
£33–72
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Boscombetaxi 30.1 mi
53 min
£140–170
Bus via New Canal
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
2h 49m

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Distance: 36.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Boscombe Crescent via Market Place and Bus Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Pokesdown via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 2h 59m.

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