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 £21 - £35 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 £21 - £35.

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 Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

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 26m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 3h 26m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 57 bus, which costs and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Cardiff to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 517+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Cardiff to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 57 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 - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 26m
£36–66
Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shaftesbury85.1 mi
1h 50m
£21–31
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market PlaceD1
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Station57
5. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town HallCr2
6h 36m
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

Cardiff to Shaftesbury by train and bus

104Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.4 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Market Place, and Gillingham Station in around 6h 36m.

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