What is the cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge?

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge is to bus and line 376 bus and line 126 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge?

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Cheddar Gorge?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Tweentown via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Cheddar Gorge is 50 miles. The road distance is 38.2 miles.

How do I travel from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge without a car?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge without a car is to bus and line 376 bus and line 126 bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £8 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge bus from?

Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Bell Street Car Park station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Gillingham Station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge.

Where can I stay near Cheddar Gorge?

There are 1885+ hotels available in Cheddar Gorge.

Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge by bus, car, taxi, or train

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Bus, line 376 bus, line 126 bus
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1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
3. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tweentownbus 126
4h 37m
£8–13
Drive 38 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorgecar 38 mi
1h
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorgetaxi 38 mi
1h
£160–200
Bus, train, line 68 bus, line 126 bus
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Yeovil Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Station to Bus Stationbus 68
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tweentownbus 126
5h 24m

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Map of how to get from Shaftesbury to Cheddar Gorge.

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Cheddar Gorge, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Cheddar Gorge via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Tweentown in around 4h 37m.

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