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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Melksham is to bus via Plymouth which costs £16 - £55 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at The Bear via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Melksham via Par and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Melksham?

The distance between Cornwall and Melksham is 178 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cornwall to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Melksham bus from?

Cornwall to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Melksham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Melksham?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Melksham is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Cornwall to Melksham bus arrive?

Cornwall to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Melksham train arrive?

Cornwall to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Melksham is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Cornwall to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Melksham.

Cornwall to Melksham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Westbury (Wilts)train Penzance - London Paddington
5h 42m
£95–175
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Stationbus Uk049 / ...
7h 59m
£16–53
Drive 155.3 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Melkshamcar 155.3 mi
3h
£38–55
Train via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Bath Spatrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 45m
£54–106
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train Totnes - London Paddington / ...
6h 5m
£58–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Public Transport Interchangebus 106
8h 51m
£39–51

Cornwall to Melksham by train

3Weekly Trains

5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Par to Westbury (Wilts) 3 times a week. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to The Bear via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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