There are 3 ways to get from Wrexham to Shaftesbury by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 3m£96–174Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wrexham to Shaftesburycar 175.6 mi
3h 48m£44–63Train via London
- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 10m£108–222
Wrexham to Shaftesbury by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Wrexham to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Wrexham to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Wrexham General and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Newport (S Wales) and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Wrexham and Shaftesbury is 230 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wrexham to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Wrexham to Shaftesbury, including transfers.
Wrexham to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wrexham General station.
Wrexham to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wrexham to Shaftesbury is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Wrexham to Shaftesbury.
There are 558+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.
What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Wrexham General to The Town Hall via Newport (S Wales), Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wrexham General to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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