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

The cheapest way to get from Worthing to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worthing to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Worthing and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Worthing to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Marine Parade and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Worthing and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Worthing and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Fareham and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Worthing to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Worthing and Shaftesbury is 102 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worthing to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Worthing to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worthing to Shaftesbury bus from?

Worthing to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Parade station.

Where do I catch the Worthing to Shaftesbury train from?

Worthing to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.

Train or bus from Worthing to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Worthing to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Worthing to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Worthing to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Worthing to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Worthing to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Fareham station.

Can I drive from Worthing to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Worthing to Shaftesbury is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Worthing to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 558+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Worthing to Farehamtrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Fareham to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 23m
£44–79
Drive 96.1 mi
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1. Drive from Worthing to Shaftesburycar 96.1 mi
1h 51m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Worthing to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 35m
£28–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Parade to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 56m
£27–44

Worthing to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 101.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Worthing to The Town Hall via Fareham, Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Parade to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 56m.

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