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 £26 - £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 £26 - £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, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

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 Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

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 4h 2m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 4h 2m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 47m.

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 Basingstoke 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 732+ hotels available in Crawley.

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There are 5 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 Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
4h 2m
£53–106
Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Crawleycar 107.2 mi
2h 18m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
5h 47m
£29–40
Bus, train via Barnham
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Crawleytrain
4h 52m
£47–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Frattontrain
3. Take the train from Fratton to Horshamtrain
5h 35m
£46–86

Shaftesbury to Crawley by bus and train

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Distance: 133.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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), Basingstoke, and Clapham Junction in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Town Centre East via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 5h 47m.

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