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The average bus between Melksham and Swanage takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melksham to Swanage. 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 59m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 272 bus, bus, line 50 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Market Place to Market Place Bus Islandbus bus 272 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus bus X2 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
  4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
  5. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Mowlem Courtbus bus 50
5h 28m
£12–15

Melksham to Swanage bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Melksham and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Swanage at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Place Bus Island and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus14h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 49m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus16h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus6h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus5h 21m • 4 changes

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    FaresaverSalisbury RedsMore BusMore BusMore Bus6h 16m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melksham to Swanage? 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.

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  • Distance: 80.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Mowlem Court via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 5h 28m.

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