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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet is to bus via Taunton which costs £13 - £30 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Ostry via Taunton Town Centre Stop I and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Castle Cary via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Barnstaple and Shepton Mallet is 106 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet train from?

Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Taunton, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
4h 13m
£45–93
Bus via Taunton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
4h 40m
£14–30
Drive 80 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Shepton Malletcar 80 mi
1h 44m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
5h 3m
£16–35

Barnstaple to Shepton Mallet by train and bus

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Frithfield Lane via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Ostry via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, and Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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