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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Shepton Mallet is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £100 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Great Ostry via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Castle Cary via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Penzance to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Penzance and Shepton Mallet is 198 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Penzance to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Penzance to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from Penzance to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Penzance to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Penzance to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Shepton Mallet is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Penzance to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Penzance to Shepton Mallet - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
6h 1m
£85–171
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
7h 36m
£28–98
Drive 170 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Shepton Malletcar 170 mi
3h 8m
£42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
7h 4m
£77–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 404
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
10h 13m
£40–92

Penzance to Shepton Mallet by bus

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Frithfield Lane via Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Castle Cary Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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