The average bus between Melksham and Shepton Mallet takes 2h 38m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melksham to Shepton Mallet. 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 3 hours between Melksham and Shepton Mallet. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Shepton Mallet at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Chippenham and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Melksham to Shepton Mallet? 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 Melksham to Shepton Mallet. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Ostry station via Great Ostry station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Melksham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Melksham to Shepton Mallet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Great Ostry station.
The distance between Melksham and Shepton Mallet is 34.7 km. The road distance is 43 km.
First Bristol, Bath & the West operates a bus from Bus Station to Great Ostry every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 6m.