There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tonbridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
4h 1m£52–110Drive 131 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shaftesbury to Tonbridgecar 131 mi
2h 17m£33–48Bus
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Library to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf3
- Take the bus from Blackfriars Station to Springwell Roadbus 788 / ...
7h 11mBus, train
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus X7 / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsladetrain
- Take the bus from Churchill Square to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
8h 27m£39–64
Shaftesbury to Tonbridge by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Springwell Road via Blue Boar Row, Library and Blackfriars Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Tonbridge via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Tonbridge is 139 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Tonbridge bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Tonbridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Tonbridge, England?
You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Tonbridge via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo, and London Waterloo East in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Springwell Road via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Library, Hammersmith Bus Station, Hammersmith, Blackfriars station, and Blackfriars Station in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Portslade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from The Town Hall to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from The Town Hall to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Endless Street to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- [email protected]
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
Bus from Library to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
- Phone
- +44 20 8300 3001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Centaur Coaches
Bus from Blackfriars Station to Springwell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Centaur Coaches
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Churchill Square to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
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Booking & Getting There
Shaftesbury to Tonbridge bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.
Shaftesbury to Tonbridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Tonbridge is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shaftesbury to Tonbridge.
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