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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Shepton Mallet is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Shepton Mallet station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Bournemouth Station and Sewage Works. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Castle Cary via Weymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Poole to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Poole and Shepton Mallet is 72 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Poole to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Poole to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Poole to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Poole to Shepton Mallet is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Poole to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Poole to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

Poole to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from Poole to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Shepton Mallet is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Poole to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Poole to Shepton Mallet - 6 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Shepton Mallet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Frithfield Lanebus 1
4h 9m
£28–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus m1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
5h 26m
£11–19
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Shepton Malletcar 49 mi
1h 22m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Poole to Shepton Mallettaxi 49 mi
1h 22m
£210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
4h 20m
£30–57
Bus via Manston
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus Cr4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Frithfield Lanebus 1
5h 35m
£11–17

Poole to Shepton Mallet by train and bus

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.9 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Bournemouth Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Sewage Works in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Frithfield Lane via Weymouth, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 4h 20m.

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