There are 4 ways to get from Shepton Mallet to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 59m£83–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
9h 24m£39–97Drive 169.8 mi
- Drive from Shepton Mallet to Penzancecar 169.8 mi
3h 9m£42–61Line 19 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus 19
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 27m£115–167
Shepton Mallet to Penzance by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Penzance is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Penzance is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Great Ostry and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Shepton Mallet to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Penzance via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Shepton Mallet and Penzance is 198 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Shepton Mallet to Penzance, including transfers.
Shepton Mallet to Penzance bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Shepton Mallet to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Penzance is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Shepton Mallet, England and Penzance, England?
You can take a bus from Beech House to Penzance via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Ostry to Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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More Questions & Answers
Shepton Mallet to Penzance bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Shepton Mallet to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Penzance is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Penzance.
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