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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Coach Housebus bus 66
    3h 39m
    £30–63

  2. Drive  81.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Devoncar car 81.5 mi
    1h 51m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus via Axminster

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    5h 36m
    £22–47

Shaftesbury to Devon by bus and train

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Devon. However, you can take the bus to Gillingham Station, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, then take the bus to Coach House. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Coach House via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Axminster, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 36m.

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