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

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Southampton 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 Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2h 6m
    £22–48

  2. Drive 43.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Southamptoncar car 43.8 mi
    1h 2m
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to WestQuaybus bus X7 / ...
    3h 38m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Southamptontaxi taxi 43.8 mi
    1h 2m
    £110–140

Shaftesbury to Southampton by bus and train

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 50.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to WestQuay via New Canal and Endless Street in around 3h 38m.

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