How to Travel from

Bridgwater to Shaftesbury

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Bridgwater Shaftesbury

Cheapest

By car (70 km)

1 h 3 min

70 km.

from $3

Other

Rideshare

1 h 3 min

70 km.

from $3.80

Train

4 h 10 min

58 km.

from $143.13

Bus, Train

5 h 46 min

57 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bridgwater to Exeter

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.11–$69.62

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$44.30–$101.26

Train from Axminster to Gillingham

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$26.58–$60.76

Bus operators

First Buses of Somerset

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/somerset/

Bus from Angel Place to Market

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus from The Parade to Rail

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

First Bristol, Bath & the West

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west

Bus from Bus Station to Crispin

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Hatch Green Coaches

Phone:

01823 480 338

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

hatchgreencoaches.co.uk/

Bus from Bus Station to Crispin

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

South West Coaches

Phone:

01935 475 872

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

southwestcoaches.co.uk/

Bus from Strode College to Gillingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$6.33–$9.49

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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $14.13 - $21.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Bridgwater and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Crispin Hall, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Bridgwater and Shaftesbury is 182 km. The road distance is 72.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Shaftesbury bus from?

Bridgwater to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Bridgwater to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Bridgwater to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Crispin Hall station.

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Shaftesbury is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Five ways to Travel from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

South Western Railway

Bus operators

First Buses of Somerset

First Bristol, Bath & the West

Hatch Green Coaches

South West Coaches

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bridgwater and Shaftesbury?

How far is it from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury?

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

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

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Shaftesbury bus from?

Train or bus from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury?

Where does the Bridgwater to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Shaftesbury?

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?