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How to get fromShaftesbury to Herefordby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Hereford by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    5h 21m

  2. Drive 92.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Herefordcar car 92.1 mi
    2h 15m
    £23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    5h 53m
    £65–133

Shaftesbury to Hereford by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Hereford via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Westbury (Wilts), and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 53m.

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