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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Bristol is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Christmas Steps via Station Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Bristol?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Bristol is 79 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Shaftesbury to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Bristol bus from?

Shaftesbury to Bristol bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Bristol?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Bristol bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Bristol bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Christmas Steps station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Bristol is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Shaftesbury to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2667+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 8m
£35–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Christmas Stepsbus 376
5h 16m
£8–15
Drive 43.4 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Bristolcar 43.4 mi
1h 7m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Bristoltaxi 43.4 mi
1h 7m
£110–140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 17m
Line 57 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Market Placebus 57
2. Take the train from Warminster to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 25m

Shaftesbury to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bristol Temple Meads via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Salisbury in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, First Bristol, Bath & the West operates a bus from Bus Station to Christmas Steps hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 2h 41m.

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