Manchester to Melksham Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Melksham takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

7h 39m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £27
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071

6h 5m

£22–34

Manchester to Melksham bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Melksham at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:10 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:10 PM → 9:24 AM
Arrives next day
15h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 7:30 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 9:40 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:10 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
1:10 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 9:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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Manchester to Melksham bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:10 PM → 7:29 PM

3:00 PM → 9:41 PM

6:10 PM → 9:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM

11:40 AM → 6:07 PM

1:10 PM → 7:30 PM

3:00 PM → 9:40 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 AM → 2:40 PM

11:40 AM → 5:53 PM

1:10 PM → 6:50 PM

6:10 PM → 8:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM

11:40 AM → 6:09 PM

1:10 PM → 7:29 PM

3:00 PM → 9:41 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM

11:40 AM → 6:09 PM

1:10 PM → 7:29 PM

3:00 PM → 9:41 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM

11:40 AM → 6:09 PM

1:10 PM → 7:29 PM

3:00 PM → 9:41 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:50 AM → 3:28 PM

11:40 AM → 6:09 PM

1:10 PM → 7:29 PM

3:00 PM → 9:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station

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Bus trips to Melksham

Alternative transport options

6:10 PM → 9:24 AM
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6:10 PM → 8:28 AM
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