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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Melksham is to bus which costs £13 - £27 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Melksham via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Exeter to Melksham?

The distance between Exeter and Melksham is 88 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Exeter to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Melksham bus from?

Exeter to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Melksham train from?

Exeter to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Melksham?

The best way to get from Exeter to Melksham is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Exeter to Melksham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Melksham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Melksham is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Exeter to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Exeter to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 272 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train Plymouth - Reading / ...
2h 20m
£32–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
4h 30m
£13–26
Drive 86.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Melkshamcar 86.8 mi
1h 51m
£22–32
Train, line 272 bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
2h 28m
£38–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
3h 5m
£32–68

Exeter to Melksham by train

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Distance: 87.1 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m. South Western Railway also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to The Bear via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 30m.

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