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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cirencester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Cirencester is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Cirencester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Cirencester station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Old Station Car Park via Blue Boar Row, North Street and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Cirencester?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Kemble via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Cirencester?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Cirencester is 101 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cirencester without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Shaftesbury to Cirencester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cirencester bus from?

Shaftesbury to Cirencester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Cirencester train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Cirencester?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Cirencester is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 51 bus, which costs and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cirencester bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Cirencester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Cirencester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Cirencester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Cirencester is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Cirencester.

Where can I stay near Cirencester?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Cirencester.

Shaftesbury to Cirencester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 51 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Cirencester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Kembletrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
5h 1m
£44–88
Drive 56.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cirencestercar 56.5 mi
1h 18m
£14–20
Bus, line 51 bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
4. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Old Station Car Parkbus 51
5h 52m

Shaftesbury to Cirencester by bus and train

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Distance: 100.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Salisbury to Kemble 5 times a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Old Station Car Park via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, North Street, and Fleming Way in around 5h 52m.

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