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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Dover is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Dover. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Pencester Road via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Dover. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Dover?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Dover is 190 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Shaftesbury to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Dover?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Dover train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Dover is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Shaftesbury to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Dover.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 59m
£85–192
Drive 178 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Dovercar 178 mi
2h 58m
£44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 34m
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
5h 24m
£83–184
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Andover Stationbus 8
3. Take the train from Andover to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
6h 42m

Shaftesbury to Dover by bus, train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 189 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Dover Priory via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Pencester Road via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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