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 56 km 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Shaftesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 km 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Shaftesbury
Where to stay in Shaftesbury
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 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
Hiring a car in Shaftesbury costs £17 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 114% cheaper than airport locations in Shaftesbury.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shaftesbury, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.