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 which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 53m.

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 - £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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

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 Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Melksham?

The distance between Cardiff and Melksham is 62 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 34m and costs £24 - £45.

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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 53m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Melksham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Melksham train arrive?

Cardiff to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads 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.

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

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Where can I stay near 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 Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
2h 34m
£24–44
Bus, line 272 bus
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 53m
£8–13
Drive 62 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Melkshamcar 62 mi
1h 21m
£16–22
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2h 47m
£29–59

Cardiff to Melksham by train and bus

101Weekly Services

2h 34mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Melksham.

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Distance: 62.1 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to The Bear via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Melksham via Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham in around 2h 47m.

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