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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Great Ostry via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Castle Cary via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Maidstone and Shepton Mallet is 170 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train and line 174 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Maidstone to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

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

Maidstone to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Maidstone to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Maidstone to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Maidstone to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

Maidstone to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Shepton Mallet is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Maidstone to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1455+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

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

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

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Train, line 174 bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 27m
£71–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B26
6h 47m
£30–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Police Stationbus Sf3
5h 15m
Drive 152.1 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Shepton Malletcar 152.1 mi
2h 41m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
5h 17m
£76–154

Maidstone to Shepton Mallet by train, subway, and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Frithfield Lane via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Great Ostry via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station in around 6h 47m.

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