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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet is to bus which costs £29 - £100 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at Great Ostry via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Folkestone and Shepton Mallet is 199 miles. The road distance is 185 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train and line 174 bus which takes 4h 56m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Folkestone to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £100 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Folkestone to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Folkestone to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Shepton Mallet is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 986+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Folkestone to Shepton Mallet - 5 ways to travel via train, line 174 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 174 bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 174
4h 56m
£85–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 403
8h 10m
£29–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Police Stationbus Sf3
6h 18m
Drive 183.9 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Shepton Malletcar 183.9 mi
3h 10m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
5h 9m
£90–182

Folkestone to Shepton Mallet by train, subway, and bus

105Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Frithfield Lane via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Great Ostry via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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