What is the cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at South Terminal Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Gatwick Airport is 130 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.

How do I travel from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 3h 43m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport is to train via Basingstoke which takes 3h 43m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport.

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport.

Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport by train, bus, or car

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
3h 43m
£57–123
Drive 107.6 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airportcar 107.6 mi
2h 15m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
5h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Wokingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 49m
£46–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus X7 / ...
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
5h 56m

Shaftesbury to Gatwick Airport by bus and train

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Distance: 129.3 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gatwick Airport via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Clapham Junction in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to South Terminal Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 20m.

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