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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Watford is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Watford is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Watford. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Town Hall via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Watford. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Watford Junction via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Watford?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Watford is 130 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Watford without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Shaftesbury to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Watford bus from?

Shaftesbury to Watford bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Watford train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Watford?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Watford is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Watford bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Watford bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Watford train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Watford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Watford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Shaftesbury to Watford.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 12860+ hotels available in Watford.

Shaftesbury to Watford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 724 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 37m
£43–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 28m
£21–32
Drive 109.3 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Watfordcar 109.3 mi
1h 58m
£27–39
Bus, train, line 724 bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Andover Stationbus 8
3. Take the train from Andover to Wokingtrain
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clarendon Roadbus 724 / ...
6h 18m
£24–49

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Distance: 128.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Town Hall via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 5h 28m.

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