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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Beech House and arriving at Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Gillingham is 46 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham without a car is to bus via Yeovil Junction which takes 2h 32m and costs £11 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Gillingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Beech House station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Gillingham bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Gillingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Gillingham is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Shepton Mallet to Gillingham.

Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 667+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Shepton Mallet to Gillingham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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

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Bus via Yeovil Junction
best
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Bus Stationbus 1
2h 32m
£11–22
Drive 18.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Gillinghamcar 18.1 mi
32 min
£5–7
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Castle Cary Stationbus 1
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Yeovil Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Gillingham (Dorset)train
2h 39m
£15–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Gillinghamtaxi 18.1 mi
32 min
£40–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cenotaph to Strode Collegebus 669
2. Take the bus from Strode College to Wavering Lanebus 647
2h 40m
Bus, line 58 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 58
4h 1m

Shepton Mallet to Gillingham by bus and train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.5 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

South West Coaches operates a bus from Beech House to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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