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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Cenotaph via Gillingham Station and Strode College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Shepton Mallet is 44 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet without a car is to bus and train and line 1 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

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

Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet is 23 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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

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Bus, train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the bus from Castle Cary Station to Frithfield Lanebus 1
3h 29m
£18–38
Drive 23.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Shepton Malletcar 23.1 mi
42 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallettaxi 23.1 mi
42 min
£50–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Strode College to Cenotaphbus 669
4h 4m
Bus, train, line 174 bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Great Ostrybus 173 / ...
4h 14m

Shaftesbury to Shepton Mallet by bus and train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.2 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Shepton Mallet, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Cenotaph via Gillingham Station and Strode College in around 4h 4m.

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