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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Reading and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Stroud to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Stroud and Shaftesbury is 144 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Stroud to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Shaftesbury bus from?

Stroud to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Stroud to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Stroud to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Stroud to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Stroud to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Fleming Way station.

Where does the Stroud to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Stroud to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Shaftesbury is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Stroud to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 559+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Stroud to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 620 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 4m
£57–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Fleming Waybus 401
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
3. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 18m
£10–19
Drive 61.1 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Shaftesburycar 61.1 mi
1h 28m
£16–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Salisburytrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
4h 23m
£39–69
Line 620 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to The Cross Handsbus 620
2. Take the bus from The Cross Hands to Bus Stationbus 620
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
7h 32m
£13–18

Stroud to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 143.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to The Town Hall via Reading, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 18m.

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