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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Crawley is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Crawley is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Crawley. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Town Centre East via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Crawley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Crawley?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Crawley is 134 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Shaftesbury to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Crawley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Crawley train from?

Shaftesbury to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Crawley?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Crawley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Crawley train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Crawley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Crawley is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Crawley.

Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 744+ hotels available in Crawley.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Clapham Junctiontrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 58m
£50–105
Drive 107.2 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Crawleycar 107.2 mi
2h 18m
£27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus X7 / ...
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Crawleytrain
6h 6m
£37–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 19m
£36–51

Shaftesbury to Crawley by bus and train

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Crawley via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Clapham Junction in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Town Centre East via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 6h 19m.

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