The average bus between Cardiff and Melksham takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cardiff to Melksham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Cardiff and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Melksham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Melksham station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Cardiff to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Cardiff to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Bear station.
Book your Cardiff to Melksham bus tickets online with FlixBus, First Bristol, Bath & the West and Faresaver.
The distance between Cardiff and Melksham is 73.1 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to The Bear via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.