The average bus between Shepton Mallet and Essex takes 12h 14m and the fastest bus takes 7h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shepton Mallet to Essex. 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 Shepton Mallet and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shepton Mallet is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Essex at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Shepton Mallet to Essex? 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 Shepton Mallet to Essex. However, there are services departing from Shepton Mallet station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Shepton Mallet to Essex bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Shepton Mallet to Essex bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Shepton Mallet and Essex is 228 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a bus from Great Ostry to Polecat Road via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 45m.