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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £28 - £45.

How far is it from Coventry to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Coventry and Shaftesbury is 157 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Can I drive from Coventry to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Shaftesbury is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Coventry to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 521+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Coventry to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Coventry 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 Coventry to BasingstokeManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 48m
£61–252
Drive 112.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coventry to Shaftesbury112.9 mi
2h 25m
£29–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoke
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Row8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
6h 47m

Coventry to Shaftesbury by train and bus

111Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to The Town Hall via Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 48m.

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