Bus from Wells to Shepton Mallet
3 direct routes · 14–25 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 19:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shepton Mallet as of 09:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wells, 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 13 · Sun 12 | 04:59 | 19:03 | Chamberlain Street (NE-bound) | Cenotaph (N-bound) | Dulcote, Dinder, Croscombe & Bowlish |
| 173 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~14 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 17:40 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Great Ostry (NE-bound) | Dinder, Croscombe & Bowlish |
| SF3 | Berry's Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Bus Station (Bay 5) | Police Station (SE-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wells 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 Wells to Shepton Mallet
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 Wells to Shepton Mallet?
3 routes run directly from Wells to Shepton Mallet: 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 Chamberlain Street (NE-bound) and get off at Cenotaph (N-bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wells to Shepton Mallet?
Between 14 minutes on the 173 and 25 on the 174, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dulcote, Dinder, Croscombe, Bowlish on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wells to Shepton Mallet?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 19:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wells to Shepton Mallet?
Adult singles from Wells to Shepton Mallet: £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.