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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Salisbury is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Salisbury is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Salisbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Town Hall and arriving at New Canal. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Salisbury?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Salisbury is 25 miles. The road distance is 20.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Salisbury without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs .

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

The bus from The Town Hall to New Canal takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Salisbury bus from?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Salisbury bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Salisbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Salisbury is 21 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Salisbury.

Where can I stay near Salisbury?

There are 573+ hotels available in Salisbury.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
1h 16m
Drive 20.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Salisburycar 20.5 mi
30 min
£5–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2 / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
1h 17m
£12–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Salisburytaxi 20.5 mi
30 min
£75–95

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Distance: 25.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Salisbury Reds operates a bus from The Town Hall to New Canal hourly, and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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