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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet station to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bus Station via Library, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Bournemouth Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Swanage?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Swanage is 82 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Swanage bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, depart from Police Station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Swanage bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Swanage bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, arrive at Library station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Swanage is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Swanage.

Shepton Mallet to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 25m
£38–44
Drive 57.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Swanagecar 57.9 mi
1h 33m
£15–21
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Librarybus Sf3
2. Take the bus from Library to Blue Boar Rowbus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus X3 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 1m
Train, line 40 bus via Weymouth
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 34m
£35–68
Bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Bus Stationbus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus Cr4
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40
6h 39m

Shepton Mallet to Swanage by bus and train

61Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Bus Station via Library, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Westover Road, and Bournemouth Square in around 5h 1m.

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