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How to get fromReading to Shepton Malletby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Shepton Mallet by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 174 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Bath SpatrainLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus174
    2h 11m
  2. Drive 83.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Shepton Malletcar83.5 mi
    1h 49m
    £21–30
  3. Train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Castle CarytrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Frithfield Lanebus1
    2h 36m
    £29–85

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Shepton Mallet. However, you can take the train to Bath Spa, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 174 bus to Great Ostry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Frithfield Lane via Castle Cary and Castle Cary Station in around 2h 36m.

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