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 - £19 and takes 6h 34m.

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 - £30.

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, Glaston Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 does the Shaftesbury to Wales bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Wales bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College 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 1769+ hotels available in Wales.

Shaftesbury to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 57 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
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 26m
£40–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
6h 34m
£11–19
Drive 82.3 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Cardiffcar 82.3 mi
1h 56m
£21–30
Line 57 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Market Placebus 57
2. Take the train from Warminster to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 32m
£35–62

Shaftesbury to Wales by bus and train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Cardiff North Road via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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