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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Axminster is to bus and line 96 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Axminster is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Axminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Axminster. However, there are services departing from Cenotaph and arriving at Trinity Square via Town Hall and Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Axminster?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Axminster is 45 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Axminster without a car is to line 1 bus and train which takes 2h 50m and costs £18 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Shepton Mallet to Axminster, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Axminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Town Hall station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Axminster bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Axminster bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Ilminster Road Busway station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Axminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Axminster is 38 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Shepton Mallet to Axminster.

Where can I stay near Axminster?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Axminster.

Shepton Mallet to Axminster - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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

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Line 1 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Castle Cary Stationbus 1
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Yeovil Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Axminstertrain
2h 50m
£18–42
Bus, line 96 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Bus Stationbus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
4h 29m
£5–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 374
2. Take the bus from Ilminster Road Busway to Trinity Squarebus 30
3h 44m
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Axminstercar 37.5 mi
58 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Axminstertaxi 37.5 mi
58 min
£75–95

Shepton Mallet to Axminster by bus and train

11Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shepton Mallet to Axminster.

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Distance: 44.3 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Cenotaph to Trinity Square via Town Hall and Ilminster Road Busway in around 3h 44m.

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