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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Shepton Mallet is to line 272 bus and line 174 bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Ostry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Melksham to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Melksham and Shepton Mallet is 38 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Shepton Mallet without a car is to line 174 bus which takes 1h 54m and costs £9 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melksham to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Melksham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Melksham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Great Ostry station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Shepton Mallet is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Melksham to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Melksham to Shepton Mallet - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 174 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melksham to Shepton Mallet by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 174 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
1h 54m
£10–19
Line 272 bus, line 174 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Grand Paradebus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
2h 20m
£5–8
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Melksham to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Frithfield Lanebus 1
2h 43m
£14–27
Drive 27 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Shepton Malletcar 27 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melksham to Shepton Mallettaxi 27 mi
40 min
£120–150

Melksham to Shepton Mallet by train and bus

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.1 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Shepton Mallet, England?

First Bristol, Bath & the West operates a bus from Bus Station to Great Ostry every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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