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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Melksham is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at The Bear via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Chard to Melksham?

The distance between Chard and Melksham is 73 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Melksham without a car is to line 30 bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Chard to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Melksham bus from?

Chard to Melksham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Taunton Town Centre Stop I station.

Where does the Chard to Melksham bus arrive?

Chard to Melksham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chard to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Melksham is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Chard to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Melksham.

Chard to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and bus

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

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Line 30 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St. Mary's Church to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Westbury (Wilts)train Exeter St Davids - Salisbury
3h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
6h 12m
£7–10
Line 30 bus, bus, train, line 272 bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Stationbus 1 / ...
3. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
4h
Drive 59.7 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Melkshamcar 59.7 mi
1h 17m
£15–21

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chard to Melksham.

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to The Bear via Waterstones, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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