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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Crawley to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Crawley and Shaftesbury is 134 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £28 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Crawley to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Shaftesbury bus from?

Crawley to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Crawley to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Crawley to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Crawley to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Shaftesbury is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Crawley to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 514+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Crawley to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Crawley 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 Crawley to Clapham JunctionBognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham (Dorset)London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 35m
£29–79
Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crawley to Shaftesbury102.3 mi
2h 27m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lane035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
7h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to Fratton
2. Take the train from Fratton to Salisbury
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
5h 50m
Train, bus via Southampton
1. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Station - Do Not UseX5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless StreetX7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
7h 53m

Crawley to Shaftesbury by train and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Crawley to The Town Hall via Clapham Junction, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via North Terminal Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h.

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