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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and arriving at The Town Hall via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Shaftesbury is 281 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury bus from?

Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Mid Wales Travel, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 521+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisbury
8h 4m
£82–165
Drive 158.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury158.9 mi
3h 40m
£40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to WarminsterCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Bus StationUk940 / ...
10h 24m

Aberystwyth to Shaftesbury by train and bus

83Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.6 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to The Town Hall via Shrewsbury, Newport (S Wales), Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Town Hall via Sarn Odeon, Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 10h 24m.

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