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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Melksham is to bus and line 272 bus via Bristol which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Melksham?

The distance between Cardiff and Melksham is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Melksham without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 34m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Cardiff to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Melksham bus from?

Cardiff to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Melksham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Melksham is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1411+ hotels available in Melksham.

Cardiff to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 272 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Trowbridgetrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
2h 34m
£28–52
Bus, line 272 bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
3h 35m
£8–13
Bus, line 272 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus Cp6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
2h 55m
£13–28
Drive 62 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Melkshamcar 62 mi
1h 21m
£16–23

Cardiff to Melksham by train and bus

111Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Melksham.

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Bear via Bus Station in around 2h 55m.

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