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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £20 - £30.

How far is it from Cardiff to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Cardiff and Shaftesbury is 117 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Shaftesbury is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 515+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Cardiff to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, car, line 57 bus, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SalisburyCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 53m
£51–66
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury85.1 mi
1h 50m
£21–31
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to WarminsterCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Station57
4h 27m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SalisburyCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
4h 31m

Cardiff to Shaftesbury by train and bus

106Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury.

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Salisbury hourly. Tickets cost £45–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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