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

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 32 min.

272min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 174174
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
    Eastleigh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southampton Central
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Cardiff Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    92 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
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Public transport directions from Poole to Shepton Mallet

The distance between Poole, Mendip and Shepton Mallet, Mendip is approximately 120.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 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 Aldi, Shepton Mallet.

Bus stations close to Shepton Mallet:

  • Aldi, Shepton Mallet
  • Cenotaph, Shepton Mallet
  • Police Station, West Shepton

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 174.

  • 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 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poole to Shepton Mallet?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Eastleigh 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 32 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Eastleigh 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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