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

The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Walsall to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Walsall and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Walsall station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Walsall Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Walsall and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Walsall and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Birmingham New Street and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Walsall to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Walsall and Shaftesbury is 187 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Walsall to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Walsall to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Shaftesbury bus from?

Walsall to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Walsall to Shaftesbury train from?

Walsall to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Walsall to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Walsall to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Walsall to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Walsall to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Walsall to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Walsall to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Walsall to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Shaftesbury is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Walsall to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 574+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 53m
£77–132
Drive 128.6 mi
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1. Drive from Walsall to Shaftesburycar 128.6 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 17m
£36–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 45m
£67–132

Walsall to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Walsall to The Town Hall via Birmingham New Street, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Walsall Bus Station to The Town Hall via Old Square, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 17m.

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