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.

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 2h 4m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Basingstoke to Melksham, including transfers.

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 1344+ hotels available in Melksham.

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

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 Reading to ChippenhamLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station Forecourt A to The BearX34
2h 4m
£37–94
Drive 54.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Melksham54.6 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Train, bus via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to SalisburyLondon Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Pelican2 / ...
3h 9m
Train, bus via Salisbury #2
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 23m
£33–45
Train, bus via Salisbury #3
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisbury
2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Market Place24
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Market PlaceX34
3h 25m

Basingstoke to Melksham by train and bus

226Weekly Services

2h 4mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Melksham.

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Melksham. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Chippenham, walk to Rail Station Forecourt A, then take the bus to The Bear. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Market Place via Salisbury, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 3h 9m.

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