There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Croyde by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
6h 6m£51–106Bus, line 375 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
- Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 375
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
9h 20m£20–45Drive 102.2 mi
- Drive from Shaftesbury to Croydecar 102.2 mi
2h 18m£26–37
Shaftesbury to Croyde by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Croyde is to bus and line 375 bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Croyde is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Croyde. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Bridge via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Croyde. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Croyde is 122 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Croyde without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Shaftesbury to Croyde, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Croyde bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.
Shaftesbury to Croyde train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Croyde is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 375 bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Croyde, England?
You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bridge via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Opposite Station Entrance, and Bus Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Bridge via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from Gillingham Station to Strode College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- South West Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Shaftesbury to Croyde bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.
Shaftesbury to Croyde train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Croyde is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Croyde.
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