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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    4h 21m
    £71–172

  2. Drive 157.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cambridgecar car 157.7 mi
    2h 45m
    £39–56

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    7h 34m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    4h 41m
    £74–173

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    9h 29m

Shaftesbury to Cambridge by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Cambridge via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Parkside via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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