There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Fishguard by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain Bristol Temple Meads - Fishguard Harbour
7h 41m£83–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
- Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T11
13h 16m£31–61Drive 179.6 mi
- Drive from Shaftesbury to Fishguardcar 179.6 mi
3h 46m£45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwesttrain
- Take the bus from Haverfordwest station to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T11
10h 34m£79–143
Shaftesbury to Fishguard by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Fishguard is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Fishguard is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B and Haverfordwest Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Fishguard. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Fishguard is 235 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Fishguard without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Shaftesbury to Fishguard, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Fishguard bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.
Shaftesbury to Fishguard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Fishguard is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Fishguard, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Fishguard & Goodwick via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Ffordd yr Efail 2 via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Bus Station, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 13h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from Gillingham Station to Strode College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- South West Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Shaftesbury to Fishguard bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.
Shaftesbury to Fishguard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Fishguard is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Shaftesbury to Fishguard.
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