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How to get fromShaftesbury to Jurassic Coastby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Jurassic Coast by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    1h 59m
    £33–62

  2. Drive 47.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Jurassic Coastcar car 47.2 mi
    1h 14m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Jurassic Coasttaxi taxi 47.2 mi
    1h 14m
    £95–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Jurassic Coast, England?

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Jurassic Coast. However, you can take the bus to Gillingham Station, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Axminster, then take the taxi to Jurassic Coast. Alternatively, you can drive from Shaftesbury to Jurassic Coast in around 1h 14m.

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