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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Melksham is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Square and arriving at Market Place via Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Melksham?

The distance between Bournemouth and Melksham is 87 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Bournemouth to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Melksham bus from?

Bournemouth to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bournemouth Square station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Melksham train from?

Bournemouth to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Melksham?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Melksham is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Melksham bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Melksham train arrive?

Bournemouth to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Melksham is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Bournemouth to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 26m
£36–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
4h 30m
£9–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Trowbridgetrain
4. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
3h 38m
£19–31
Drive 56.9 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Melkshamcar 56.9 mi
1h 23m
£15–21

Bournemouth to Melksham by train

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Market Place via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 4h 30m.

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