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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Stroud is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Stroud is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Stroud. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Fleming Way via Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Stroud?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Stroud is 108 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Stroud without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Shaftesbury to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Stroud train from?

Shaftesbury to Stroud train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Stroud?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Stroud is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Stroud bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Stroud train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Stroud train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stroud (Glos) station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Stroud is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Shaftesbury to Stroud.

Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1804+ hotels available in Stroud.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Stroud (Glos)train Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
4h 12m
£40–71
Drive 61.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Stroudcar 61.7 mi
1h 26m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming Waybus X5
5h 27m
£17–30
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Stroud (Glos)train Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
4h 14m
£46–86

Shaftesbury to Stroud by bus and train

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Distance: 107.4 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Stroud (Glos) via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, North Street, Fleming Way, and Swindon in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Salisbury to Stroud (Glos) 5 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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