The average bus between Shepton Mallet and Axminster takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shepton Mallet to Axminster. 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 Shepton Mallet and Axminster. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shepton Mallet is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Axminster at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shepton Mallet to Axminster? 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 Shepton Mallet to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Shepton Mallet station and arriving at Axminster station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Shepton Mallet to Axminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Beech House station.
Shepton Mallet to Axminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Crewkerne station.
The distance between Shepton Mallet and Axminster is 55.4 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Beech House to Axminster via Bus Station, Crewkerne station, and Crewkerne in around 3h 6m.