Shepton MalletBRS

Shepton Mallet to Bristol Airport Transfer

A private transfer from Shepton Mallet to Bristol Airport takes approximately 33min covering 22 miles via the A37.

Distance
22 miles
Duration
33min
Via
A37
Shepton MalletBRS

Shepton Mallet

Distance
22 miles
Duration
33min
Via
A37

About Shepton Mallet

A private transfer from Shepton Mallet to Bristol Airport takes approximately 33min covering 22 miles via the A37. Fixed-price chauffeur transfers start from £43 for up to 3 passengers with meet and greet included.

When your flight departs from Bristol Airport, every minute counts. BristolRide collects you from your hotel or address in Shepton Mallet — the Mendip market town near the Bath & West showground — and delivers you directly to the terminal at BRS. The 22 miles route via the A37 takes around 33min, at a fixed price confirmed before you travel.

Shepton Mallet is a Mendip market town, home of the Royal Bath & West Showground and the country’s oldest prison, now open for tours. Shepton Mallet sits on the A37 corridor in Somerset, making transfers to and from Bristol Airport straightforward at any hour. There is no direct rail link to BRS — the airport sits on the A38 south of Bristol, 8 miles south-west of the city centre — so a pre-booked car is the only true door-to-door option: a direct 22 miles drive with no changes, no timetable stress and no parking to arrange. Public transport means the Airport Flyer A1 bus into Temple Meads first, then a further connection out to Shepton Mallet, which rarely beats a direct car for anyone carrying luggage.

The Shepton Mallet to Bristol Airport transfer follows the A37 corridor with consistent journey times of around 33min, covering 22 miles of real road distance rather than a straight-line estimate. Your BristolRide chauffeur drives directly from door to door — hotel, business or private residence — all at the same fixed price with no detour surcharge, whether your address is in central Shepton Mallet or elsewhere in Somerset. There's no interchange, no connecting bus and no walk with bags — just one car for the whole 22 miles.

Travellers visiting the region also book all Bristol transfer routes, our fleet & prices, our Glastonbury tour and business accounts with monthly invoicing from Bristol Airport.

Things to do in Shepton Mallet

  • Bath & West ShowgroundAgricultural show in late May, events year-round
  • Shepton Mallet PrisonTours of the 1610 gaol, closed in 2013
  • Kilver CourtDesigner village and Victorian gardens under the viaduct
  • Collett ParkThe town park

Pickup points in Shepton Mallet

Any address in Shepton Mallet works as a pickup or drop-off — these are the places travellers ask for most. Give us the full address or postcode when you book.

  • Bath & West ShowgroundBA4 6QN
  • Kilver CourtBA4 5NF
  • Shepton Mallet PrisonBA4 5LT
  • Shepton Mallet Market PlaceBA4 5AZ

Every transfer includes

  • Fixed price confirmed before you book
  • Meet & greet with a name sign in BRS arrivals
  • Direct 22 miles drive via the A37
  • 60 minutes free waiting time after landing
  • Free cancellation and 24/7 availability
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Same fixed price — no hidden fees

Flight TrackingReal-time monitoring
60 Min Free WaitNo rush after landing
Name Sign MeetArrivals hall greeting
Fixed PricesNo surge, no surprises
Licensed DriversProfessional & insured
Card or CashPay on board

How to Get from Shepton Mallet to Bristol Airport

There are several ways to travel between Shepton Mallet and Bristol Airport — each with different trade-offs on time, cost and convenience.

Shepton MalletBRS22 miles · 33min
BestPrivate Transfer (BristolRide)

Door-to-door, fixed price, meet & greet, no timetable stress

Higher cost than the bus for solo travellers

~33minFixed price from £43
Bus + Train

Cheapest for solo travellers

Airport Flyer into Bristol first, then onward connections with luggage

~1h 3minVariable — from £8
Rental Car

Flexible, can stop en route

Must navigate, find parking, return the car to BRS

~33minVariable + fuel + parking

Practical Tips for Your Shepton Mallet Transfer

  • Book at least 24 hours ahead to secure your preferred vehicle class.
  • Bristol Airport has a single terminal — your driver meets you at arrivals, seconds from the exit.
  • Your driver monitors your flight and waits free for 60 minutes after landing.
  • Child seats and extra luggage can be requested on the booking form.
  • Need a stop on the way — a second address, a supermarket, a hotel drop? Add it in the notes at booking and we confirm before you travel.
  • The fixed price includes everything — there is no night, weekend or luggage surcharge.

Why BristolRide?

Your BristolRide driver arrives at your Shepton Mallet address, handles your luggage from lobby to boot, and drops you right outside the terminal at BRS. The price is confirmed before you book — no airport surcharges, no waiting-time fees, no drop-off stress.

Travelling to Shepton Mallet year-round

Whatever the season, your BristolRide transfer between Shepton Mallet and Bristol Airport runs to the same fixed price and 24/7 schedule. Holiday-season traffic on the A37 is planned into your pickup time by drivers who know the corridor daily. Summer weekends and school-holiday getaways add predictable pressure to the corridor — your BristolRide driver leaves earlier on those days so your fixed pickup time still holds. Bristol Airport's easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI and Aer Lingus schedules mean early-morning and late-evening arrivals are routine — your driver is booked to your actual landing time either way.

Shepton Mallet to Bristol Airport Transfer Price

Fixed-price transfers between Shepton Mallet and Bristol Airport start from £43 for up to 3 passengers in an all-electric saloon, calculated from the real 22 miles road distance rather than a rounded estimate. Business Class and First Class step up the vehicle without changing the model — you still know the total before you travel. Groups of up to 7 share a Business Van for £76, which is often cheaper per person than several taxi-meter fares or a multi-leg bus and train combination once luggage and waiting time are factored in. There is no airport pickup surcharge, no card fee and no charge for the 60 minutes of free waiting time after landing.

Up to 3 passengers

Electric

£43

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Up to 3 passengers

Business Class

£65

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Up to 3 passengers

First Class

£130

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Up to 7 passengers

Business Van

£76

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Frequently Asked Questions

Return Transfer: Bristol Airport to Shepton Mallet

BristolRide offers the same fixed-price private transfer in both directions between Shepton Mallet and Bristol Airport. Book both legs together for a combined fixed price — no connections, same driver standard.

Shepton Mallet → BRS
22 miles · ~33min
Same fixed price — no hidden fees

Routes both ways

Airport runs and city transfers, outbound and return — each direction is a fixed-price page of its own.