The average train between Bournemouth and Melksham takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Melksham at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 train from Bournemouth to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Melksham station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Bournemouth to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Book your Bournemouth to Melksham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Melksham is 74.8 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 23m.