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Dorchester to Shaftesbury

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22 м

Turn right

213 м

Turn sharp left onto London Road

London Road, 1 km 315 м

1 km 315 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stinsford Roundabout

Stinsford Roundabout, 6 km 247 м

6 km 247 м

Keep left onto A35

321 м

First Great Western Service

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South Western Railway

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First Great Western Service

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Duration 37 min

Frequency Every 4 hours

Estimated price $12.66–$37.97

Phone +44 3457 000 125

Customer Service +44 3457 000 125

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South Western Railway

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Duration 29 min

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $12.66–$30.38

Phone 0345 6000 650

Customer Service 0345 6000 650

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Damory Coaches

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Damory Coaches

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Duration 35 min

Frequency Every 4 hours

Phone 01202 338 420

Customer Service 01202 338 420

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

The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from London Close and arriving at The Town Hall via Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Dorchester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Dorchester and Shaftesbury is 50 km. The road distance is 45.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorchester to Shaftesbury without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Dorchester to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Dorchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from London Close station.

Train or bus from Dorchester to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Dorchester to Shaftesbury is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26.09 - $65.22 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Dorchester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Dorchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at Crown Hotel station.

What is the time difference between Dorchester and Shaftesbury?

It is currently 09:45 at both, Dorchester and Shaftesbury.

Can I drive from Dorchester to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Shaftesbury is 46 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Dorchester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 465+ hotels available in Shaftesbury. Prices start at $55.17 per night.

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Larmer Tree Gardens

The Larmer Tree Gardens near Tollard Royal in south Wiltshire, England, were created by landowner Augustus Pitt Rivers in 1880 as pleasure grounds for "public enlightenment and entertainment". They were the first private gardens opened for public enjoyment in the United Kingdom, and were free to enter. The 11-acre (4 ha) Grade II* listed gardens are within the Rushmore Estate in Cranborne Chase, an ancient royal hunting ground and now an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Stourhead

Stourhead (/ˈstaʊərhɛd/) is a 1,072-hectare (2,650-acre) estate at the source of the River Stour in the southwest of the English county of Wiltshire, extending into Somerset.

Wardour Castle

Wardour Castle or Old Wardour Castle is a ruined 14th-century castle at Wardour, on the boundaries of the civil parishes of Tisbury and Donhead St Andrew in the English county of Wiltshire, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Salisbury. The castle was built in the 1390s, came into the ownership of the Arundells in the 16th century, and was rendered uninhabitable in 1643 and 1644 during the Civil War. A Grade I listed building, it is managed by English Heritage and open to the public.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Dorchester and Shaftesbury?

How far is it from Dorchester to Shaftesbury?

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

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

Where do I catch the Dorchester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Train or bus from Dorchester to Shaftesbury?

Where does the Dorchester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Dorchester and Shaftesbury?

Can I drive from Dorchester to Shaftesbury?

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?