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 £12 - £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 £12 - £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 3h 19m.

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 Weymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouth?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Bournemouth is 77 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 via Amesbury which takes 3h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m 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 via Amesbury which takes 3h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

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

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Bus via Amesbury
best
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 / ...
3h 19m
Drive 52.7 mi
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1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Bournemouthcar 52.7 mi
1h 28m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 48m
£34–74
Train via Weymouth
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 56m
£32–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Bus Stationbus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus Cr4
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus Cr4
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus X8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus m1 / ...
5h 53m

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Distance: 76.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech House to Bournemouth via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, and Weymouth in around 3h 48m.

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