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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Glastonbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Town Hall via Gillingham Station and Glaston Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Glastonbury is 36 miles. The road distance is 30.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £6 - £11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Glastonbury bus from?

Shaftesbury to Glastonbury bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Glastonbury bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Glastonbury bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Glastonbury is 31 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury.

Where can I stay near Glastonbury?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Glastonbury.

Shaftesbury to Glastonbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Glastonbury by bus, car, taxi, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2h 47m
£6–11
Drive 30.5 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Glastonburycar 30.5 mi
55 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Glastonburytaxi 30.5 mi
55 min
£65–80
Bus, train, line 68 bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Yeovil Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Station to Bus Stationbus 68
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 376
3h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Castle Carytrain London Waterloo - Westbury
2. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Town Hallbus 567
3h 23m
£18–38
Line 58 bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Stationbus 58
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 376
3h 28m

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Distance: 35.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

South West Coaches operates a bus from Gillingham Station to Strode College once daily. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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