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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Wareham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Wareham is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Wareham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Wareham station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Poole station via Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Wareham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Wareham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Wareham via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Wareham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Wareham is 35 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Wareham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Shaftesbury to Wareham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Wareham bus from?

Shaftesbury to Wareham bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Wareham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Wareham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Wareham is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Wareham bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Wareham bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Wareham train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Wareham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Wareham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Wareham is 26 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Wareham.

Where can I stay near Wareham?

There are 2342+ hotels available in Wareham.

Shaftesbury to Wareham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to Market Placebus Cr7
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Poole stationbus X8
2h 49m
Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Warehamcar 25.8 mi
39 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
3h 33m
£39–88
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Warehamtaxi 25.8 mi
39 min
£55–70
Bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to Market Placebus Cr7
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Poole stationbus X8
3. Take the bus from Poole station to Post Officebus 40
3h 44m

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Wareham via Market Place, Poole station, and Poole in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Wareham via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 3h 33m.

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