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 drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 36m.

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 Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

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, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 24m.

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

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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 1442+ 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
£67–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
6h 24m
£34–80
Drive 135 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Shepton Malletcar 135 mi
2h 36m
£34–48
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
5h 18m
£65–131
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 47m
£57–106

St. Austell to Shepton Mallet by train and bus

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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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 3 times a week. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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