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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to Shaftesbury

Composite routes from Folkestone to Shaftesbury

Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
278 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 11 min
234 km.
from $162.24
10 h 12 min
234 km.
from $85.15
5 h 28 min
234 km.
from $215.30
8 h 34 min
Train, Bus
232 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Ashford International to Hampden
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Train from Brighton to Fareham
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Fareham to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Folkestone to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$39.24
Bus from London Victoria to Ringwood
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Gillingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Bus operators

Salisbury Reds

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Website:
salisburyreds.co.uk/
Bus from St Paul's Church to The
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Folkestone and Shaftesbury is 293 km. The road distance is 277.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Folkestone to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Shaftesbury bus from?

Folkestone to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Folkestone station.

Train, bus or fly from Folkestone to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 5h 11m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 10h 12m. There are no good options to train between Folkestone to Shaftesbury.

Where does the Folkestone to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Folkestone to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Shaftesbury is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Folkestone to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 455+ hotels available in Shaftesbury. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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