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How to get fromShaftesbury to Truroby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Truro by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain train Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
    5h 32m
    £75–159

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus bus 504
    8h 30m
    £33–93

  3. Drive 156.2 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Trurocar car 156.2 mi
    2h 56m
    £38–55

Shaftesbury to Truro by bus and train

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Truro via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 32m.

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