The average bus between Cardiff and Shepton Mallet takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Shepton Mallet. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Shepton Mallet at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Shepton Mallet station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Cardiff to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Shepton Mallet is 54.5 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Old Market Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h.