The average bus between Exeter and Melksham takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 every 4 hours between Exeter and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Melksham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Exeter to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Exeter and Melksham is 120.9 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 21m.