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How to get fromShaftesbury to Highclere Castleby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Highclere Castle by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Andovertrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Andover to Highclere Castletaxi taxi
    1h 59m
    £49–84

  2. Drive 50 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Highclere Castlecar car 50 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Andover Stationbus bus 8
    3h 12m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Highclere Castletaxi taxi 50 mi
    1h 4m
    £100–130

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus bus 8 / ...
    3h 25m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Highclere Castle, England?

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Highclere Castle via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and Andover Station in around 3h 12m.

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