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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Ostry via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Castle Cary via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Canterbury and Shepton Mallet is 199 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train and line 174 bus via London which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

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

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

Canterbury to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Canterbury to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Canterbury to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

Canterbury to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Shepton Mallet is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Canterbury to Shepton Mallet - 6 ways to travel via train, line 174 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to Shepton Mallet by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 174 bus via London
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 3m
£86–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 403 / ...
7h 40m
£26–51
Train, bus, line 174 bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bath Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
6h 35m
£61–97
Drive 177.9 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Shepton Malletcar 177.9 mi
3h 5m
£45–64
Train, line 174 bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 58m
£86–156
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
5h 6m
£87–162

Canterbury to Shepton Mallet by train, subway, and bus

142Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Frithfield Lane via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Ostry via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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