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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Didcot is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Didcot is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Didcot?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Didcot. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Fleming Way via Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Didcot?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Didcot is 95 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Shaftesbury to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Didcot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Didcot train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Didcot?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Didcot is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Didcot bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Didcot train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Didcot train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Didcot is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Shaftesbury to Didcot.

Where can I stay near Didcot?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Didcot.

Shaftesbury to Didcot - 4 ways to travel via train, line 32 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain Basingstoke - Reading
3h 8m
£39–89
Drive 70.1 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Didcotcar 70.1 mi
1h 24m
£18–25
Train, line 32 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharfbus 32
3. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Parkway Stationbus X34 / ...
5h 15m
£31–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
5h 44m

Shaftesbury to Didcot by bus and train

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Distance: 94.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Didcot Parkway via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Reading in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Didcot Parkway via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, North Street, Fleming Way, and Swindon in around 5h 44m.

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