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Shaftesbury travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury in January
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shaftesbury in January
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shaftesbury departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shaftesbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shaftesbury departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shaftesbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Shaftesbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Shaftesbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shaftesbury

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The Grosvenor Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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La Fleur De Lys
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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King John Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Holbrook Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Benett Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Shaftesbury

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shaftesbury, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shaftesbury, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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