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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Wales is to bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Wales is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Town Hall and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Wales. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Cardiff Central via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Wales?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Wales is 117 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Shaftesbury to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Wales bus from?

Shaftesbury to Wales bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Wales train from?

Shaftesbury to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Wales?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Wales is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Wales bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Wales bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Wales train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Wales train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Wales is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Shaftesbury to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Wales.

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 12m
£52–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
7h 3m
£11–31
Drive 82.3 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cardiffcar 82.3 mi
1h 56m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m

Shaftesbury to Wales by bus and train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.3 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Salisbury to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Cardiff North Road via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Town Hall, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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