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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is to train and bus which costs £12 - £85 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Shepton Mallet station. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Gillingham and Shepton Mallet is 164 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train and line 174 bus which takes 4h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Gillingham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, depart from Waterfront Bus Station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 700 bus and line 96 bus and bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Gillingham to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Gillingham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by Arriva Kent & Surrey, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

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

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

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Train, line 174 bus
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostry174
4h 33m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London VictoriaGillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk043
6h 39m
£13–83
Drive 157.4 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet157.4 mi
2h 49m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle CaryLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
5h 25m
£46–133
Line 700 bus, line 96 bus, bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Station700
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bexleyheath Clock Tower96
3. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Charing CrossN21 / ...
4. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Hammersmith Bus Station9 / ...
5. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Police StationSf3
7h 56m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet.

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Frithfield Lane via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, London Paddington, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Police Station via Bus Station, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, Charing Cross, and Hammersmith Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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