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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Oxford is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Oxford is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Oxford. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Queens Lane via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Oxford via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Oxford?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Oxford is 105 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Shaftesbury to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Oxford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Oxford?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Oxford is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Oxford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Oxford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Oxford is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Shaftesbury to Oxford.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Oxford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Oxfordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 28m
£49–94
Drive 80.4 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Oxfordcar 80.4 mi
1h 34m
£20–29
Bus via Slough
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 Queens Lanebus Oxf
5h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
4. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus S6
5. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus S6
6h

Shaftesbury to Oxford by bus and train

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Oxford via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Basingstoke in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Queens Lane via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 37m.

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