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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
    3h 58m
    £48–98

  2. Drive 96.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Worthing to Shaftesburycar car 96.1 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    4h 41m

Worthing to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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 drive from Worthing to Shaftesbury in around 1h 51m.

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