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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    6h 19m
    £100–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus bus 647
    2. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    10h 16m
    £32–56

  3. Drive  182.3 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Chestercar car 182.3 mi
    3h 59m
    £46–66

  4. Bus, train via Newport

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    7h 56m
    £80–141

  5. 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 Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    9h 11m
    £95–151

Shaftesbury to Chester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Chester via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Chester Bus Interchange via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 16m.

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