Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shepton Mallet travel guide

Shepton Mallet Tourism | Shepton Mallet Guide

You're Going to Love Shepton Mallet

With a population of 9,027, Shepton Mallet is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shepton Mallet to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Shepton Mallet

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Restaurant at Charlton House (Charlton Rd) and Tiigo (Charlton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepton Mallet in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shepton Mallet

Plane

Although Shepton Mallet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 15 miles from Shepton Mallet. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shepton Mallet departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shepton Mallet, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Shepton Mallet to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepton Mallet is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 107 miles from Shepton Mallet. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepton Mallet, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Shepton Mallet takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Shepton Mallet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 15 miles from Shepton Mallet. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shepton Mallet departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shepton Mallet, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Shepton Mallet to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £81 for a 6h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shepton Mallet is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 107 miles from Shepton Mallet. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepton Mallet, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Shepton Mallet takes 140 miles and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Shepton Mallet

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Shepton Mallet

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Shepton Mallet

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shepton Mallet

Most booked hotels in Shepton Mallet

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Crossways
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Mendip Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Mullions 51 B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Shepton Mallet

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Shepton Mallet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shepton Mallet, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Shepton Mallet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Shepton Mallet, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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