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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Thatcham to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    3h 50m
    £35–71

  2. Drive  56.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thatcham to Shaftesburycar car 56.4 mi
    1h 15m
    £14–21

  3. Line 32 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction / ...
    4h 52m
    £28–55

  4. Line 32 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus bus 27
    4h 57m
    £19–37

Thatcham to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Thatcham to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Lane to The Town Hall via Newbury Wharf, Railway Station, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 52m.

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