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

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Watchet is to bus and line 28 bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Watchet is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Watchet?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Great Ostry and arriving at Brendon Road via Bus Station, Castle Way and Little Meadow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Watchet?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Watchet is 55 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Watchet without a car is to line 1 bus and train and line 28 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Shepton Mallet to Watchet, including transfers.

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

Shepton Mallet to Watchet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Great Ostry station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Watchet bus arrive?

Shepton Mallet to Watchet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Watchet?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Watchet is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Shepton Mallet to Watchet.

Where can I stay near Watchet?

There are 807+ hotels available in Watchet.

Shepton Mallet to Watchet - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shepton Mallet to Watchet by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 1 bus, train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Beech House to Castle Cary Stationbus 1
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Brendon Roadbus 28
3h 19m
£19–34
Bus, line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
3. Take the bus from Castle Way to Little Meadowbus 28 / ...
4. Take the bus from Little Meadow to Brendon Roadbus 28
4h 54m
£8–14
Drive 41.7 mi
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Watchetcar 41.7 mi
1h 12m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Watchettaxi 41.7 mi
1h 12m
£180–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre K to Brendon Roadbus 23B
5h 39m

Shepton Mallet to Watchet by bus and train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Great Ostry to Brendon Road via Bus Station, Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 4h 54m.

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