The average train between Melksham and Bournemouth takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham to Bournemouth. 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 3 hours between Melksham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbury (Wilts) 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 Melksham to Bournemouth? 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 Melksham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Melksham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.
Melksham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Melksham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Melksham and Bournemouth is 74.8 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 2h 37m.