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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Watford and Shaftesbury is 130 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Watford to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Shaftesbury bus from?

Watford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Shaftesbury train from?

Watford to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Watford to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Watford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Watford to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Watford to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Shaftesbury is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Watford to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 572+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 55m
£44–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 18m
£19–32
Drive 109 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Shaftesburycar 109 mi
1h 58m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Andovertrain
2. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 55m
£24–50

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 18m.

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