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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Poole station and Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Swanage to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Swanage and Shaftesbury is 51 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Shaftesbury without a car is to line 40 bus and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Swanage to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Shaftesbury bus from?

Swanage to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Swanage to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Shaftesbury is 36 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Swanage to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 570+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Swanage to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via line 40 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Swanage to Shaftesbury by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 40 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus X8
3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus Cr7
3h 59m
Drive 35.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Shaftesburycar 35.8 mi
53 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Shaftesburytaxi 35.8 mi
53 min
£150–190

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via Poole station and Crown Hotel in around 3h 59m.

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