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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Gloucester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Gloucester is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Gloucester via New Canal, Market Place Bus Island and Regent Circus Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Gloucester via Salisbury and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Gloucester?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Gloucester is 118 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Gloucester without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Shaftesbury to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Gloucester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Gloucester train from?

Shaftesbury to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Gloucester is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Gloucester train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Gloucester is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Shaftesbury to Gloucester.

Where can I stay near Gloucester?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Gloucester.

Shaftesbury to Gloucester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, and car

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
4h 24m
£52–105
Drive 71.3 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Gloucestercar 71.3 mi
1h 37m
£18–25
Line 57 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Market Placebus 57
2. Take the train from Trowbridge to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
6h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train London Waterloo - Westbury
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
5h 27m
£53–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Regent Circus Swindon to Gloucesterbus
6h 54m

Shaftesbury to Gloucester by bus and train

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gloucester via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Gloucester via New Canal, Station Road Top, Market Place Bus Island, and Regent Circus Swindon in around 6h 54m.

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