The average bus between Ilminster and Melksham takes 9h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilminster 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 5 times a day between Ilminster and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilminster is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Melksham at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilminster 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 Ilminster to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Ilminster station and arriving at Melksham station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Ilminster to Melksham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Taunton Town Centre Stop I station.
Ilminster to Melksham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Ilminster and Melksham is 73.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to The Bear via Waterstones, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 21m.