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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Shrewsbury?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Shrewsbury via Basingstoke and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Shrewsbury is 219 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury.

Where can I stay near Shrewsbury?

There are 932+ hotels available in Shrewsbury.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
6h 11m
£100–184
Drive 147.6 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Shrewsburycar 147.6 mi
3h 6m
£36–52
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 Bus Stationbus 409
9h 54m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
6h 18m

Shaftesbury to Shrewsbury by bus and train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Shrewsbury via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Wolverhampton in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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