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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Fleet is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Fleet is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Fleet?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Fleet station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Railway Station via Blue Boar Row and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Fleet?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Fleet. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Fleet via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Fleet?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Fleet is 73 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Fleet without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Shaftesbury to Fleet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Fleet bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Fleet train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Fleet?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Fleet is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 76 bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Fleet bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Fleet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Fleet?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Fleet is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Fleet.

Where can I stay near Fleet?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Fleet.

Shaftesbury to Fleet - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 76 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Fleet 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 / ...
2h 25m
£30–70
Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Fleetcar 71.5 mi
1h 18m
£18–26
Bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 76
4h 42m

Shaftesbury to Fleet by bus and train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Fleet, Hampshire, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Fleet via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Bus Station, Railway Station, and Basingstoke in around 4h 42m.

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