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How to get fromShepton Mallet to Welshpoolby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Line 174 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to Bus Stationbus174
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
    6h 9m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus409
    7h 15m
    £21–37

  3. Drive 126.8 mi

    1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Welshpoolcar126.8 mi
    2h 59m
    £32–47

  4. Train

    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 Welshpooltrain
    6h 54m
    £73–156

  5. Line 174 bus, line 172 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to The Holliesbus174
    2. Take the bus from The Hollies to Bus Stationbus172 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    4. Take the bus from Greyfriars Road Stop GJ to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1busX4
    5. Take the bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2busT4
    6. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BbusX76 / ...
    8h 41m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shepton Mallet, England and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a bus from Great Ostry to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via The Hollies, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech House to Welshpool via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 54m.

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