How to get from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet in Mendip, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Newport (S Wales) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 174 bus from Bus Station, Bath City Centre station to Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 174174
Walk to Shepton Mallet
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport (S Wales)
    ID NWP
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Bath City Centre
    ID bthmwat
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 174174
    Wait for bus
    174
    Wells
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet
    ID sotdgtjd
    76 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shepton Mallet
    Walk to
    Shepton Mallet
    High Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, 522 and 174

To get from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet in Mendip, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the 174 bus from Paulton Road, Midsomer Norton station to Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 522522
Bus - 174174
Walk to Shepton Mallet
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    103 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
    ID bstjada
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Bath City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulton Road, Midsomer Norton
    ID bthapwt
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulton Road, Midsomer Norton
    ID bthataj
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 174174
    Wait for bus
    174
    Wells
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet
    ID sotdgtjd
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shepton Mallet
    Walk to
    Shepton Mallet
    High Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet

The distance between Cheltenham, Mendip and Shepton Mallet, Mendip is approximately 110.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mendip – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, Mendip and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to Shepton Mallet, Mendip

Shepton Mallet is located at High Street, Mendip and the nearest public transport station is Police Station, Shepton Mallet.

Bus stations close to Shepton Mallet:

  • Police Station, Shepton Mallet
  • Police Station, West Shepton
  • Rose Court, West Shepton

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, 522 and 174

To get from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet in Mendip, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 522 bus and finally take the 174 bus from Paulton Road, Midsomer Norton station to Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min.

257min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 522522
Bus - 174174
Walk to Shepton Mallet
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    103 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
    ID bstjada
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 522522
    Wait for bus
    522
    Bath City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulton Road, Midsomer Norton
    ID bthapwt
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulton Road, Midsomer Norton
    ID bthataj
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 174174
    Wait for bus
    174
    Wells
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet
    ID sotdgtjd
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shepton Mallet
    Walk to
    Shepton Mallet
    High Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 174.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet?

    The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 522, Bus line 174.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Shepton Mallet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Cheltenham in South West to Newport (S Wales) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newport (S Wales) station near Shepton Mallet in Mendip.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Shepton Mallet by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham in South West and Shepton Mallet in Mendip by train and bus is about 4 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham to get to Shepton Mallet?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham and Shepton Mallet?

    Get off the train at the Newport (S Wales) stop, which is closest to Shepton Mallet in Mendip.

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