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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Swindon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Swindontrain train
    3h 33m
    £43–86

  2. Drive 52.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Swindoncar car 52.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Street to Spring Gardensbus bus X5
    4h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Swindontaxi taxi 52.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £110–130

  5. Bus, line 49 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Regent Circusbus bus 49
    4h 29m

Shaftesbury to Swindon by bus and train

Calendar163Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Swindon via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Bath Spa in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Spring Gardens via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 4h 19m.

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