What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet is to bus via Plymouth which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Ostry via Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Shepton Mallet?

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Castle Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet?

The distance between St. Austell and Shepton Mallet is 158 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Shepton Mallet bus from?

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Shepton Mallet train from?

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the St. Austell to Shepton Mallet bus arrive?

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St. Austell to Shepton Mallet train arrive?

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Shepton Mallet is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet.

Where can I stay near Shepton Mallet?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Shepton Mallet.

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Austell to Shepton Mallet by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Castle Carytrain Penzance - Reading / ...
4h 18m
£69–127
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
6h 49m
£17–33
Drive 135 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Shepton Malletcar 135 mi
2h 36m
£33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Austell to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
5h 26m
£59–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 404
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
7h 36m
£31–73

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet by train and bus

4Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Shepton Mallet, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Austell to Castle Cary 4 times a week. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Ostry via Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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