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How to get fromShaftesbury to Bridgwaterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bridgwatertrain train Paignton - London Paddington / ...
    3h 57m
    £49–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus bus 647
    2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 375
    4h 50m
    £8–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Castle Way to High Street 2bus bus 21A / ...
    4h 28m

  4. Drive 43 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Bridgwatercar car 43 mi
    1h 2m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Bridgwatertaxi taxi 43 mi
    1h 2m
    £90–110

  6. Line 376 bus, line 375 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Crispin Hallbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Town Bridge Eastoverbus bus 375
    4h 35m
    £14–28

Shaftesbury to Bridgwater by bus and train

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bridgwater via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Town Bridge Eastover via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Yeovil Junction, Station, Bus Station, and Crispin Hall in around 4h 35m.

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