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How to get fromShaftesbury to Derbyby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain train
    5h 47m
    £91–150

  2. Drive  160 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Derbycar car 160 mi
    3h 14m
    £40–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    6h 15m
    £82–131

Shaftesbury to Derby by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Derby via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 47m.

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