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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Melksham is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Melksham is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Melksham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Guildhall and arriving at The Bear. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Melksham via Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Bath to Melksham?

The distance between Bath and Melksham is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Melksham without a car is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Guildhall to The Bear takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bath to Melksham bus from?

Bath to Melksham bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Guildhall station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Melksham train from?

Bath to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Melksham?

The best way to get from Bath to Melksham is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Bath to Melksham bus arrive?

Bath to Melksham bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at The Bear station.

Where does the Bath to Melksham train arrive?

Bath to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chippenham station.

Can I drive from Bath to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Melksham is 14 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Bath to Melksham.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Melksham?

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Bath to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Melksham by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Guildhall to The Bear271 / ...
37 min
£1–3
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to ChippenhamBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Chippenham to MelkshamSwindon - Westbury / ...
1h 20m
£9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Melksham13.9 mi
25 min
£30–40
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Melksham13.9 mi
25 min
£4–5

Bath to Melksham by bus

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Faresaver operates a bus from Guildhall to The Bear hourly. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 37 min. Swindons Bus Company also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Melksham via Chippenham in around 1h 20m.

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