The average bus between Portland and Shepton Mallet takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland to Shepton Mallet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Portland and Shepton Mallet. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 2:51 PM which arrives into Shepton Mallet at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Garage and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portland to Shepton Mallet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Shepton Mallet station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Portland to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Trinity Street station.
Portland to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Frithfield Lane station.
The distance between Portland and Shepton Mallet is 69.7 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Mereside to Frithfield Lane via Bus Garage, King Street, Trinity Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 36m.