Shaftesbury — famous for Gold Hill — sits on the Dorset border west of Salisbury, near the A30 and A350. We cover the town and the Blackmore Vale villages, with a fixed price whatever the distance.
Whether it is an airport run, a cruise from Southampton, a corporate pickup or a day out to Stonehenge, Shaftesbury gets the same promise as everyone else: the car is there, the price is fixed, and a local driver who knows the roads is behind the wheel.
Getting to the airport from Shaftesbury
Southampton and Bournemouth airports, both around 35 miles; Bristol around 40, so it is ideal for short breaks. For the bigger airports, Shaftesbury to Heathrow is around 95 miles, about 2 hours via the A303 and M3 — we track your flight and adjust the pick-up if it changes. We cover Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton, Bristol, Bournemouth, Luton, Stansted and London City on fixed prices, plus Birmingham and Manchester on request.
Fixed prices from the Shaftesbury area
These are our popular fixed fares from the Salisbury area as a guide. Your exact fixed price from Shaftesbury is confirmed when you book, based on your pick-up postcode — with no meter and no surge, and 10% off return journeys.
| Destination | Saloon | Multiseater |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Airport | £65 | £90 |
| Heathrow Airport | £150 | £180 |
| Gatwick Airport | £190 | £230 |
| Bristol Airport | £120 | £150 |
Anywhere not on the list is a flat £2 per mile from Salisbury. See the full fixed-price list, or get your exact quote on the home-page planner.
Local knowledge that makes the difference in Shaftesbury
The hill town layout matters: Gold Hill and the old centre are steep and narrow, and we know which streets a saloon can actually reach and where to meet you if yours cannot. We also know the A30 east of Shaftesbury is slow behind lorries, so we leave a margin rather than cutting it fine.
Every Shaftesbury job is driven by Boris or Gabby themselves, in a clean, comfortable car, at a fixed price agreed before you travel. Shaftesbury is about 20 miles from our base at Netherhampton, so we are with you quickly — and because we live and drive here, we know the A30 and A350 in every condition, not just on a map.
Why Shaftesbury books Go Travel
- Local knowledge — we know Gold Hill, the High Street and the Blackmore Vale
- Live flight monitoring and meet & greet in arrivals
- Fixed prices agreed before you travel — no meter, no surge
- DBS-checked, Wiltshire Council licensed drivers, with details sent in advance
- 24/7, including early-morning and late-night departures