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

From Poole to Shepton Mallet by bus and train

To get from Poole to Shepton Mallet in Mendip, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Poole station to Southampton Central 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 30 min.

270min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 174174
Walk to Shepton Mallet
Leaves from Poole
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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poole
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    87 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
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shepton Mallet
    Walk to
    Shepton Mallet
    High Street
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Poole to Shepton Mallet by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 1

To get from Poole to Shepton Mallet in Mendip, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Poole station to Upwey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 1 bus from Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary station to Frithfield Lane, Shepton Mallet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shepton Mallet
Leaves from Poole
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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poole
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    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upwey
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gloucester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castle Cary
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary
    ID sotdgwta
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Shepton Mallet
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frithfield Lane, Shepton Mallet
    ID sotdgtmp
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shepton Mallet
    Walk to
    Shepton Mallet
    High Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Poole to Shepton Mallet
The distance between Poole, Mendip and Shepton Mallet, Mendip is approximately 118.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poole 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 Poole

Poole is located at Poole, Mendip and the nearest public transport station is Poole Railway Station, Poole.

Bus stations close to Poole:

  • Poole Railway Station, Poole
  • Serpentine Lane, Poole
  • Serpentine Road, Poole
Public transport stations close to Shepton Mallet, Mendip

Shepton Mallet is located at High Street, Mendip and the nearest public transport station is Shaftgate Avenue, Bowlish.

Bus stations close to Shepton Mallet:

  • Shaftgate Avenue, Bowlish
  • Pike Lane, Bowlish
  • Cenotaph, Shepton Mallet
Related Routes

Alternative route from Poole to Shepton Mallet by bus and train via SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 1

To get from Poole to Shepton Mallet in Mendip, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Poole station to Upwey station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 1 bus from Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary station to Frithfield Lane, Shepton Mallet station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min.

274min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 11
Walk to Shepton Mallet
Leaves from Poole
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poole
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Weymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upwey
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gloucester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castle Cary
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary
    ID sotdgwta
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Shepton Mallet
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frithfield Lane, Shepton Mallet
    ID sotdgtmp
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shepton Mallet
    Walk to
    Shepton Mallet
    High Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 174.

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

    The alternative route takes 274 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Poole 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 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poole to Shepton Mallet?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from London Waterloo station near Poole in Poole to Southampton Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southampton Central station near Shepton Mallet in Mendip.

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

    The total travel time between Poole in Poole and Shepton Mallet in Mendip by train and bus is about 4 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the London Waterloo station near Poole in Poole.

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

    Get off the train at the Southampton Central stop, which is closest to Shepton Mallet in Mendip.

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