What is the cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton?

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton?

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Car Park via Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton is 15 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

How do I travel from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton without a car?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs £4 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton bus from?

Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Bell Street Car Park station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Gillingham Station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton.

Where can I stay near Sturminster Newton?

There are 703+ hotels available in Sturminster Newton.

Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Car Parkbus Cr3
1h 37m
£4–5
Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newtoncar 8.3 mi
14 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newtontaxi 8.3 mi
14 min
£20–24
Bus via Market Place
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to Market Placebus Cr7
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus Cr4
1h 49m

Shaftesbury to Sturminster Newton by bus

104Weekly Buses

1h 37mAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Sturminster Newton, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Car Park via Gillingham Station in around 1h 37m.

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