Shaftesbury travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shaftesbury
With a population of 6,813, Shaftesbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shaftesbury to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Shaftesbury
When to visit Shaftesbury
How to Get to Shaftesbury
Plane
Although Shaftesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 35 miles from Shaftesbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shaftesbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Shaftesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 miles from Shaftesbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shaftesbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Shaftesbury
Where to stay in Shaftesbury
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shaftesbury
Most booked hotels in Shaftesbury
Hiring a car in Shaftesbury
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Shaftesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shaftesbury, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.