What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Melksham. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Town Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The distance between Basingstoke and Melksham is 82 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Melksham without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 58m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Melksham?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Basingstoke to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Melksham bus from?

Basingstoke to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Melksham bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Melksham is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Basingstoke to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Melksham.

Basingstoke to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Melksham by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Chippenham
3. Take the bus from Rail Station Forecourt A to The BearX34
1h 58m
£37–94
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Melksham54.6 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Town BridgeUk043
3h 27m
£23–51
Train, bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Trowbridge
3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market PlaceX34 / ...
2h 24m
£33–46
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Row8
3. Take the bus from New Canal to The PelicanX2 / ...
5h 10m

Basingstoke to Melksham by train and bus

226Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Town Bridge in around 3h 27m.

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