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 London and takes around 4h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Manchester takes 5h 02m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £98 for a 5h 15m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Shaftesbury. From London, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 193 km and will cost you around £19. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Shaftesbury
Where to stay in Shaftesbury
Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 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 £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shaftesbury, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.