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 £14 - £75 and takes 9h 1m.

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 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Great Ostry via Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Folkestone and Shepton Mallet is 199 miles. The road distance is 184.9 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 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 Bus 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 10m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £75 and takes 9h 1m.

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 8m to drive from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1337+ 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 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus Uk043
9h 1m
£14–73
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 17m
Drive 183.9 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Shepton Malletcar 183.9 mi
3h 8m
£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 - Totnes / ...
5h 10m
£59–155

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Shepton Mallet.

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Great Ostry via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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