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How to get fromShaftesbury to Sidmouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Sidmouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 9 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Honitontrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lace Walk to All Saints Churchbus bus 9
    3h 11m
    £25–58

  2. Drive 57.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Sidmouthcar car 57.7 mi
    1h 28m
    £14–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Tramway Stationbus bus 885
    3. Take the bus from Tramway Station to Trianglebus bus 9A
    3h 56m
    £23–51

Shaftesbury to Sidmouth by bus, train, and foot

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Sidmouth. However, you can take the bus to Gillingham Station, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Honiton, walk to Lace Walk, then take the line 9 bus to All Saints Church. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Triangle via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Axminster, Rail Station, and Tramway Station in around 3h 56m.

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