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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £22.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Basingstoke and Shaftesbury is 62 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 521+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town HallCr2 / ...
1h 27m
£29–63
Drive 59 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury59 mi
1h 6m
£15–22

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury by train and bus

135Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61.9 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury in around 1h 6m.

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