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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from City Road and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Winchester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Winchester and Shaftesbury is 81 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Winchester to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Winchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from City Road station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Shaftesbury train from?

Winchester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Winchester to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Winchester to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Winchester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Winchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Winchester to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winchester to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Shaftesbury is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Winchester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Winchester to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 75 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 43m
£34–76
Drive 43.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Winchester to Shaftesburycar 43.8 mi
1h
£11–16
Line 75 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from City Road to Bus Stationbus 75
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
4h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Winchester to Shaftesburytaxi 43.8 mi
1h
£90–110

Winchester to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.7 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Road to The Town Hall via Bus Station and Blue Boar Row in around 4h 47m.

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