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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet station to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Bournemouth Square via Library, Blue Boar Row and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Shepton Mallet and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Bournemouth via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Bournemouth is 93 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, depart from Police Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, arrive at Library station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth train arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Market Placebus Sf3
2. Take the train from Warminster to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
2h 52m
Drive 52.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouthcar 52.7 mi
1h 28m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Librarybus Sf3
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
4h 7m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouthtaxi 52.7 mi
1h 28m
£110–140
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 56m
£32–63
Line 174 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4h 51m
£27–44

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Distance: 92 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Bournemouth Square via Library, Blue Boar Row, and Meeting House Lane in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech House to Bournemouth via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 3h 56m.

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