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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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

You can travel by bus to Shaftesbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shaftesbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Shaftesbury to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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

You can travel by bus to Shaftesbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Shaftesbury takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Shaftesbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Shaftesbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shaftesbury

Most booked hotels in Shaftesbury

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The Grosvenor Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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La Fleur De Lys
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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King John Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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The Benett Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Holbrook Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Shaftesbury

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

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