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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugeley is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugeley is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Rugeley?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Rugeley station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, The Square Peg and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Rugeley?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Rugeley Town via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Rugeley?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Rugeley is 201 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugeley without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Shaftesbury to Rugeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Rugeley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Rugeley train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Rugeley?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Rugeley is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Rugeley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Rugeley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Rugeley?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Rugeley is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Shaftesbury to Rugeley.

Where can I stay near Rugeley?

There are 973+ hotels available in Rugeley.

Shaftesbury to Rugeley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 55m
£94–170
Drive 144.5 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Rugeleycar 144.5 mi
2h 49m
£36–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
9h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
8h 12m

Shaftesbury to Rugeley by bus and train

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Distance: 199.8 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Rugeley Town via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, The Square Peg, and Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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