The average bus between Axminster and Shepton Mallet takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Axminster to Shepton Mallet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Axminster and Shepton Mallet. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Shepton Mallet at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Axminster to Shepton Mallet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Axminster to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Shepton Mallet station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Axminster to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Axminster and Shepton Mallet is 55.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Old Market Road via Waterstones, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, and Bus Station in around 4h 16m.