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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Horsham is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Horsham is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Horsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Horsham. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Wellington Road via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Horsham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Horsham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Horsham via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Horsham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Horsham is 141 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Horsham without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Shaftesbury to Horsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Horsham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Horsham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Horsham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Horsham is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Horsham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Horsham train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Horsham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Horsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Horsham is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shaftesbury to Horsham.

Where can I stay near Horsham?

There are 746+ hotels available in Horsham.

Shaftesbury to Horsham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Horshamtrain
4h 10m
£55–111
Drive 96.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Horshamcar 96.2 mi
2h 17m
£24–35
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 North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 33m
£38–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
3. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
5h 1m
£46–86
Bus, train via Southampton
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Marlandsbus X7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Marlands to The Hard Interchangebus X5 / ...
4. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain
6h 49m
£30–50

Shaftesbury to Horsham by bus and train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Horsham via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Clapham Junction in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Wellington Road via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, and North Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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