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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Hastings is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Hastings is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Hastings. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Pier via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, North Street and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Hastings via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Hastings?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Hastings is 172 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Shaftesbury to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Hastings bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Hastings train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Hastings?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Hastings is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Hastings bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Hastings train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Hastings train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Hastings is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Shaftesbury to Hastings.

Where can I stay near Hastings?

There are 1438+ hotels available in Hastings.

Shaftesbury to Hastings - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 57m
£73–169
Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Hastingscar 140.5 mi
2h 50m
£35–50
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 Old Steinebus 025
9h 16m
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 Brightontrain
4. Take the train from Brighton to Hastingstrain
7h 29m

Shaftesbury to Hastings by bus, train, and foot

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Hastings via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo, and London Waterloo East in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Pier via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 9h 16m.

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