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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth is to bus via New Canal which costs £8 - £10 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Terrace Road via Market Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Bournemouth is 34 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Bournemouth is 30 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth 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 Terrace Roadbus m1 / ...
2h 54m
Drive 30.2 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Bournemouthcar 30.2 mi
48 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 Bournemouthtrain
3h 14m
£28–62
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Bournemouthtaxi 30.2 mi
48 min
£65–80
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
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
3h 25m
£9

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Distance: 33.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Terrace Road via Market Place and Bus Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bournemouth via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 3h 14m.

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