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How to get fromShaftesbury to Lyme Regisby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Lyme Regis 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
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Kent Housebus bus X51 / ...
    2h 18m

  2. Drive 45.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Lyme Regiscar car 45.9 mi
    1h 10m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Lyme Registaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 10m
    £95–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Lyme Regis, England?

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Lyme Regis. However, you can take the bus to Gillingham Station, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Axminster, walk to Rail Station, then take the bus to Kent House. Alternatively, you can drive from Shaftesbury to Lyme Regis in around 1h 10m.

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