The average bus between Colchester and Melksham takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 4 times a day between Colchester and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Melksham at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Melksham station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Colchester to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Town Bridge station.
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The distance between Colchester and Melksham is 217.8 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Market Place via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Town Bridge, and Bus Station in around 6h 32m.