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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cardiff is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Town Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Cardiff Central via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Cardiff?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Cardiff is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Shaftesbury to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cardiff bus from?

Shaftesbury to Cardiff bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cardiff train from?

Shaftesbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cardiff bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Cardiff bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cardiff train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Cardiff is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Shaftesbury to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Shaftesbury to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 10m
£51–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
6h 49m
£14–31
Drive 82.3 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cardiffcar 82.3 mi
1h 56m
£21–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m

Shaftesbury to Cardiff by bus and train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.3 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Sophia Gardens via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Town Hall, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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