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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Cenotaph and arriving at Bus Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Swanage?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Swanage is 77 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 4h 57m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Swanage is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Shepton Mallet to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shepton Mallet to Swanage by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
4h 57m
£28–50
Drive 58.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Swanagecar 58.2 mi
1h 33m
£15–22
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 26m
£17–25
Line 174 bus, train, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5h 53m
£43–78

Shepton Mallet to Swanage by bus and train

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cenotaph to Bus Station via Sewage Works, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 26m.

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