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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Cenotaph and arriving at Bus Station via Crispin Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Barnstaple is 107 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2054+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 11m
£34–53
Drive 80.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaplecar 80.4 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus 375
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
5h 19m

Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple by bus and train

66Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shepton Mallet to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 105.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Beech House to Barnstaple via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cenotaph to Bus Station via Crispin Hall and Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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