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How to get fromPoole to Shepton Malletby train, bus, car, or taxi

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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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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Frithfield Lanebus bus 1
    4h 7m
    £30–65

  2. Drive 49 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Shepton Malletcar car 49 mi
    1h 22m
    £12–18

  3. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car Parkbus bus Cr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus Cr4
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus bus 173 / ...
    5h 35m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poole to Shepton Mallettaxi taxi 49 mi
    1h 22m
    £220–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain train Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
    4h 21m
    £32–67

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus bus Cr4
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Frithfield Lanebus bus 1
    5h 35m

Poole to Shepton Mallet by train and bus

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Poole station to Great Ostry via Crown Hotel, Car Park, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Frithfield Lane via Weymouth, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 4h 21m.

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