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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Cardiff Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Swansea to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Swansea and Shaftesbury is 163 miles. The road distance is 119.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Swansea to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Shaftesbury bus from?

Swansea to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Swansea to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Swansea to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Swansea to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Swansea to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Shaftesbury is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Swansea to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 42m
£70–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
7h 55m
£17–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 54m
Drive 118.9 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Shaftesburycar 118.9 mi
2h 34m
£29–42

Swansea to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to The Town Hall via Cardiff Central, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 7h 55m.

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