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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Dorset is to bus via Bus Station which costs £5 - £9 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Dorset is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Cenotaph and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Dorset?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Dorset is 49 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Dorset without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £9 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Shepton Mallet to Dorset, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Dorset bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Dorset is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 1570+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
3h 43m
£9–13
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Bus Stationbus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
4h 44m
£5–9
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Dorsetcar 40.2 mi
1h 6m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Dorsettaxi 40.2 mi
1h 6m
£170–210
Train, line 10 bus
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from King Street to Trinity Streetbus 10 / ...
4h 4m
£21–38
Bus via Bus Station #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
5h 32m
£8–13

Shepton Mallet to Dorset by bus

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

National Express operates a bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station twice a week. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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