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

The cheapest way to get from Yeovil to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Yeovil to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Yeovil and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Yeovil station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Yeovil to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Yeovil and Shaftesbury is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yeovil to Shaftesbury without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £10 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Yeovil to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yeovil to Shaftesbury bus from?

Yeovil to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Yeovil to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Yeovil to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Yeovil to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Yeovil to Shaftesbury is 21 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Yeovil to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Gillingham (Dorset)train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2 / ...
1h 40m
£10–20
Drive 21.2 mi
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1. Drive from Yeovil to Shaftesburycar 21.2 mi
32 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yeovil to Shaftesburytaxi 21.2 mi
32 min
£45–55
Line 58 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 58
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2 / ...
2h 2m

Yeovil to Shaftesbury by bus and train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.6 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via Station Road, Templecombe, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 2m.

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