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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Poole is to bus via Manston which costs £11 - £17 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cenotaph and arriving at The George via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Shepton Mallet and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Shepton Mallet to Poole. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Poole via Weymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Poole?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Poole is 77 miles. The road distance is 48.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Shepton Mallet to Poole, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Shepton Mallet to Poole?

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Poole is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Poole bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Poole is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2447+ hotels available in Poole.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Weymouthtrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 30m
£29–56
Bus via Manston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Bus Stationbus 1
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus Cr4
5h 17m
£11–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Georgebus 17 / ...
4h 25m
£15–23
Drive 48.5 mi
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Poolecar 48.5 mi
1h 20m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Pooletaxi 48.5 mi
1h 20m
£210–260
Train via Weymouth
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
3h 41m
£27–53

Shepton Mallet to Poole by bus and train

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Distance: 76.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Beech House to Poole via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, and Weymouth in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cenotaph to The George via Sewage Works, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 25m.

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