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

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There are 3 ways to get from Worthing to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Gillingham Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    4h 28m
    £41–78

  2. Drive  96.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Worthing to Shaftesburycar car 96.1 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    6h 3m
    £27–46

Worthing to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Worthing to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Worthing to The Town Hall via Southampton Central, Central Station, Endless Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 3m.

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