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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Wool is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Wool is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Wool?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Wool. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Wool via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Wool?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Wool is 40 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Wool without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Shaftesbury to Wool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Wool train from?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Wool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Wool?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Wool is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Wool.

Where can I stay near Wool?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Wool.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
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 train from Poole to Wooltrain
2h 34m
Drive 26.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Woolcar 26.3 mi
38 min
£7–10
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wooltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 45m
£40–93
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Wooltaxi 26.3 mi
38 min
£85–100

Shaftesbury to Wool by bus and train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.1 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Wool via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 3h 45m.

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