The average bus between Shepton Mallet and Plymouth takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shepton Mallet to Plymouth. 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 hourly between Shepton Mallet and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shepton Mallet is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer at The Hollies and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shepton Mallet to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Shepton Mallet station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Shepton Mallet to Plymouth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from The Hollies station.
Shepton Mallet to Plymouth bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Shepton Mallet and Plymouth is 144.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Great Ostry to Plymouth Coach Station via The Hollies, Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 6h 9m.