The average bus between Poole and Melksham takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole 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 4 times a day between Poole and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Westover Road and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 42m • 4 changes




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5h 42m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Melksham station via Westover Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Poole to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Poole to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Market Place station.
Book your Poole to Melksham bus tickets online with More Bus, Salisbury Reds and Faresaver.
The distance between Poole and Melksham is 74 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Westover Road, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 6h 9m.