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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston is to bus and train which costs £21 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Great Ostry and arriving at Bus Station via The Hollies, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Preston?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Preston is 216 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston without a car is to line 172 bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Preston bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Shepton Mallet to Preston?

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £28 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Preston bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Preston bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Preston is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2125+ hotels available in Preston.

Shepton Mallet to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, line 172 bus, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 172 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Hollies to Temple Meads Stnbus 172 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
5h 40m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 39m
£22–73
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Prestoncar 208.6 mi
3h 39m
£52–74
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Warminster to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 40m
£92–226
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
6h 25m
£29–141
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
6h 53m
£55–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 5m
Line 174 bus, line 172 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to The Holliesbus
2. Take the bus from The Hollies to Temple Meads Stnbus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 33m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shepton Mallet to Preston.

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Distance: 215.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Great Ostry to Preston via The Hollies, Temple Meads Stn, Bristol Temple Meads, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Ostry to Bus Station via The Hollies, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 5m.

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