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How to get fromSwindon to Shaftesburyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    3h 33m
    £43–85

  2. Drive 52.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Shaftesburycar car 52.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to North Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    4h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swindon to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 52.3 mi
    1h 15m
    £110–130

  5. Line 49 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to The Pelicanbus bus 49
    2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus bus X2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    5h 11m

Swindon to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to The Town Hall via Bath Spa, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spring Gardens to The Town Hall via North Street and Blue Boar Row in around 4h 46m.

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