Finding ShaftesburyBy Taxi, Hire Car or Airport Transfer  Click HERE to see a list of taxis, hire cars and airport transfer companies operating in the area. By Car From London: The M3/A303 is the most direct route from London, a distance of about 120 miles; the route continues on to the south west. The A30 is also a direct, if slower, route via Salisbury. From the North: The main road entering Shaftesbury from the North is the A350. From the M4, head south through the Wiltshire villages of Chippenham and Trowbridge on the A350, then via Warminster direct to Shaftesbury. From the South: Shaftesbury is less than 1 hour north from Poole/Bournemouth; just follow the A350 north via Blandford Forum. Alternatively, from the South West follow the main A303, and turn off via Gillingham, Dorset; Shaftesbury is just a further 5 miles away. By Train  There is a direct train connection to Gillingham (Dorset) from London Waterloo (approx. 2 hours) and Exeter (approx. 1 hour). An alternative route is by train from Waterloo to Poole on the south coast, followed by a bus connection north into the district. Rail ContactsNational Rail EnquiriesThis service offers impartial, national information on train times and fares for any part of the country. National Rail Enquires - 24 hours daily 0845 745 4850
National Rail Enquiries - Textphone service (for customers with hearing difficulties) - 24 hours daily 0845 605 0600
South West Trains HelplineFor all general enquiries including up-to-the minute news of how their own trains are running, details about local bus connections, advice on lost property, station car parking information and messages to stations. South West Trains Helpline 02380 213600
By Coach  There are direct National Express coaches running to Shaftesbury and Gillingham from London and Heathrow Airport, daily. National Express enquiries 08705 808080 between 08:00 and 20:00. www.nationalexpress.com From Bournemouth Aiport  Follow the signs from Bournemouth to Poole via the A31, then get onto the A350 Blandford Road north and follow this through to Blandford. Stay on this road and it will take you directly to Shaftesbury. www.flybournemouth.com From Bristol Airport Come out of Bristol heading south east toward Bath on the A4. Continue on to the A36 through Bath, all the way to Warminster. Then take the A350 south at Warminster which will bring you straight into Shaftesbury. www.bristolairport.co.uk | 
