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How to get fromShaftesbury to Brightonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Salisbury

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    4h 28m
    £41–75

  2. Drive  105.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Brightoncar car 105.6 mi
    2h 9m
    £26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    5h 35m
    £33–57

  4. Bus, train via Gillingham Station

    1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    4h 35m
    £46–90

Shaftesbury to Brighton by bus and train

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Brighton. However, you can take the bus to New Canal, take the bus to Railway Station Stop SB, walk to Salisbury, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Brighton via New Canal, Endless Street, Central Station, and Southampton Central in around 5h 35m.

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