Bus from Shepton Mallet to Wells
3 direct routes · 15–25 min · first bus 07:31, last bus 21:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wells as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shepton Mallet, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~25 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 12 | 07:31 | 21:17 | Cenotaph (N-bound) | Market Place (S-bound) | Bowlish, Croscombe, Dinder & Dulcote |
| 173 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~22 min | 13 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:45 | 19:48 | Great Ostry (SW-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Bowlish, Croscombe & Dinder |
| SF3 | Berry's Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 21:35 | 21:35 | Police Station (NW-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 5) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shepton Mallet on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 174 bus or 173 bus timetable.
Fares from Shepton Mallet to Wells
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shepton Mallet to Wells?
3 routes run directly from Shepton Mallet to Wells: the 174 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 173 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the SF3 (Berry's Coaches). The most frequent is the 174, 15 times each weekday — board at Cenotaph (N-bound) and get off at Market Place (S-bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shepton Mallet to Wells?
Between 15 minutes on the SF3 and 25 on the 174, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bowlish, Croscombe, Dinder, Dulcote on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shepton Mallet to Wells?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:31 and the last around 21:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shepton Mallet to Wells?
Adult singles from Shepton Mallet to Wells: £2.60 on the 174 and 173 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.