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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Taunton is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Taunton Town Centre K via Station Road, Bus Station and White Hart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Taunton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Taunton?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Taunton is 102 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Shaftesbury to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Taunton bus from?

Shaftesbury to Taunton bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Taunton train from?

Shaftesbury to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Taunton?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Taunton is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 58 bus and bus and line 54 bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Taunton bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Taunton bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Taunton train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Taunton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Taunton is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Shaftesbury to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 809+ hotels available in Taunton.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 3m
£43–95
Drive 44.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Tauntoncar 44.5 mi
1h 7m
£11–16
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Waterstonesbus 30
3h 35m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Tauntontaxi 44.5 mi
1h 7m
£90–120
Line 58 bus, bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Stationbus 58
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to White Hartbus 376
3. Take the bus from White Hart to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 54
4h 17m

Shaftesbury to Taunton by bus and train

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Distance: 101.8 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Taunton via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Exeter St Davids in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Taunton Town Centre K via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Templecombe, Station Road, Bus Station, and White Hart in around 4h 17m.

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