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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Aldi via Bus Station and Sewage Works. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Castle Cary via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Gillingham and Shepton Mallet is 167 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train and line 174 bus which takes 4h 31m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

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

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

Gillingham to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Gillingham to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Gillingham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Gillingham to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

Gillingham to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Shepton Mallet is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Gillingham to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

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

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

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Train, line 174 bus
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 31m
£69–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G39
6h 58m
£23–43
Train, bus, line 174 bus
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bath Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
6h 34m
£48–87
Drive 157.4 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Shepton Malletcar 157.4 mi
2h 51m
£40–57
Train, line 174 bus via London
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 38m
£68–114
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 46m
£80–141

Gillingham to Shepton Mallet by train, subway, and bus

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.2 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Frithfield Lane via London Victoria, Victoria station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park twice a week. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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