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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Mere is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Mere is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £18 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Mere?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Mere. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Quarry Park Corner via Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Mere?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Mere is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Mere without a car is to bus and line 57 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Shaftesbury to Mere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Mere bus from?

Shaftesbury to Mere bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Bell Street Car Park station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Mere bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Mere bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Gillingham Station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Mere?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Mere is 8 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Mere.

Where can I stay near Mere?

There are 653+ hotels available in Mere.

Shaftesbury to Mere - 3 ways to travel via bus, line 57 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Mere by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, line 57 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Quarry Park Cornerbus 57
1h 32m
Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Merecar 7.6 mi
20 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Meretaxi 7.6 mi
20 min
£18–23

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Mere, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Quarry Park Corner via Gillingham Station in around 1h 32m.

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