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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Weymouth is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Weymouth is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Weymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Weymouth. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Kings Statue via Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Weymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Weymouth. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Weymouth via Yeovil Pen Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Weymouth?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Weymouth is 40 miles. The road distance is 36.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Weymouth without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Shaftesbury to Weymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Weymouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Weymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Weymouth?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Weymouth is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Weymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Weymouth train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Weymouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Yeovil Pen Mill station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Weymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Weymouth is 37 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Weymouth.

Where can I stay near Weymouth?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Weymouth.

Shaftesbury to Weymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Weymouth 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 Kings Statuebus Cr8
2h 47m
Drive 36.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Weymouthcar 36.5 mi
48 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Yeovil Pen Milltrain London Waterloo - Yeovil Pen Mill / ...
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
3h 48m
£23–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Weymouthtaxi 36.5 mi
48 min
£75–95

Shaftesbury to Weymouth by bus and train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Kings Statue via Market Place in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Weymouth via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Yeovil Pen Mill in around 3h 48m.

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