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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Melksham is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 20m.

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 20m and costs £15 - £22.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Melksham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Melksham?

The distance between Cardiff and Melksham is 63 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 line 272 bus which takes 2h 8m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Melksham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Melksham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Melksham is to bus and line 272 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Cardiff to Melksham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Melksham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Melksham is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Cardiff to Melksham.

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

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

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

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Train, line 272 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bath SpaCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bear271 / ...
2h 8m
£21–32
Drive 62 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Melksham62 mi
1h 20m
£16–22
Bus, line 272 bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bear271 / ...
3h 29m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to SwindonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Swindon to MelkshamSwindon - Westbury / ...
2h 30m
£25–45

Cardiff to Melksham by train and bus

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2h 8mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Melksham.

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Distance: 62.2 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Melksham via Swindon in around 2h 30m.

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