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How to get fromStroud to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    3h 56m
    £62–130

  2. Drive 61.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stroud to Shaftesburycar car 61.1 mi
    1h 28m
    £15–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Fleming Waybus bus 401
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    6h 19m

  4. Train, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Warminstertrain train Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus bus 57
    4h 15m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Salisburytrain train Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    4h 23m

Stroud to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to The Town Hall via Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 19m.

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