What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Square and arriving at Police Station via Meeting House Lane, Blue Boar Row and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Castle Cary via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Bournemouth and Shepton Mallet is 78 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet bus from?

Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bournemouth Square station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet train from?

Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet by bus, train, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus X3
3. Take the bus from Library to Police Stationbus Sf3
4h 10m
Drive 53.2 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Shepton Malletcar 53.2 mi
1h 30m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Upweytrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
4h 18m
£32–69
Bus, train, line 174 bus
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 30m
£26–45

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Shepton Mallet.

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Distance: 77.8 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Shepton Mallet, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Police Station via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and Library in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Frithfield Lane via Upwey, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 4h 18m.

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