How to get from Torquay to Shaftesbury by bus and train?

From Torquay to Shaftesbury by bus and train

To get from Torquay to Shaftesbury in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Torre station to Exeter St Davids station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CR2 bus from Gillingham Station station to Post Office station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - CR2CR2
Walk to Shaftesbury
Leaves from Torre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Torre
    1.61 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exmouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    124 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gillingham Station
    ID doraptga
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CR2CR2
    Wait for bus
    CR2
    Shaftesbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office
    ID dordtwta
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shaftesbury
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Torquay to Shaftesbury

The distance between Torquay, South West and Shaftesbury, South West is approximately 156.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Torquay to Shaftesbury by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Torquay

Torquay is located at Torquay, South West and the nearest public transport station is Cadewell Lane.

Train stations close to Torquay:

  • Torre
  • Torquay

Bus stations close to Torquay:

  • Cadewell Lane
  • Higher Cadewell Lane
  • Torbay Hospital Annexe

Public transport stations close to Shaftesbury, South West

Shaftesbury is located at Shaftesbury, South West and the nearest public transport station is Grosvenor Road.

Bus stations close to Shaftesbury:

  • Grosvenor Road
  • Bell Street Car Park
  • The Town Hall

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Torquay to Shaftesbury?

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CR2.

  • Is there a direct train between Torquay and Shaftesbury in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Torquay to Shaftesbury in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Torre station near Torquay to Exmouth station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Exmouth station near Shaftesbury in South West

  • How long does it take to travel from Torquay to Shaftesbury in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Torquay and Shaftesbury in South West by train and bus is about 3 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Torquay to get to Shaftesbury in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Torre station near Torquay in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Torquay and Shaftesbury in South West?

    Get off the train at the Exmouth stop, which is closest to Shaftesbury in South West.