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.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at The Town Hall via Regent Circus, The Pelican and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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 4h 5m and costs £50 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus from?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regent Circus station.

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 518+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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 - Fareham / ...
4h 5m
£51–63
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury85.1 mi
1h 50m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Regent Circus
2. Take the bus from The Pelican to TescoX2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
7h 13m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SalisburyCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
4h 35m

Cardiff to Shaftesbury by train and bus

93Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage 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: 4h 5m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to The Town Hall via Regent Circus, The Pelican, Tesco, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 13m.

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