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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    3h 16m
    £36–74

  2. Bus, line 76 bus, line 32 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 76
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharfbus bus 32
    5. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Parkway Stationbus bus X34 / ...
    6h 53m
    £13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus bus X5
    4h 52m
    £17–30

  4. Drive  70.1 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Didcotcar car 70.1 mi
    1h 24m
    £18–26

Shaftesbury to Didcot by bus and train

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

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 4h 52m.

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