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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Guildford is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Guildford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Guildford station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Guildford station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Guildford via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Guildford?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Guildford is 92 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Guildford without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Shaftesbury to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Guildford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Guildford train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Guildford?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Guildford is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Guildford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Guildford train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Guildford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Woking station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Guildford is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Shaftesbury to Guildford.

Where can I stay near Guildford?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Guildford.

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Guildford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Wokingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 5m
£34–74
Drive 82.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Guildfordcar 82.5 mi
1h 32m
£21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Andover Stationbus 8
3. Take the train from Andover to Wokingtrain
5h 3m
£22–46
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 Guildford stationbus Ra2
6h 8m
£21–31

Shaftesbury to Guildford by bus and train

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Distance: 91.1 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Woking every 3 hours. Tickets cost £29–65 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Guildford station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 8m.

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