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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Swindon by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Swindontrain train Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
    3h 44m
    £28–51

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Fleming Waybus bus X5
    5h 14m
    £7–11

  3. Train

    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 56m
    £39–78

  4. Drive  52.3 mi

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

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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 Durham Streetbus bus 49
    4h 52m
    £8–10

Shaftesbury to Swindon by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Durham Street via New Canal, Station Road Top, and Market Place Bus Island in around 4h 52m.

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