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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Newport (S Wales) and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Shaftesbury is 200 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 59m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury bus from?

Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury train from?

Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury is to train via Newport which takes 5h 59m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 59m
£85–157
Drive 146.7 mi
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1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Shaftesburycar 146.7 mi
3h 7m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 24m
£101–184

Shrewsbury to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to The Town Hall via Newport (S Wales), Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 3m.

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