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How to get fromShaftesbury to Seatonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Seaton 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 Townsend House Surgerybus bus 885
    2h 49m
    £21–47

  2. Drive 50.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Seatoncar car 50.3 mi
    1h 18m
    £13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Seatontaxi taxi 50.3 mi
    1h 18m
    £100–130

Shaftesbury to Seaton by bus and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Seaton, Devon, England?

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Seaton. 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 Townsend House Surgery. Alternatively, you can drive from Shaftesbury to Seaton in around 1h 18m.

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