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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Victory Roundabout via The Pelican, Blue Boar Row and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Basingstoke via Swindon and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Melksham to Basingstoke?

The distance between Melksham and Basingstoke is 80 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Melksham to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Basingstoke bus from?

Melksham to Basingstoke bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Pelican station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Basingstoke train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Melksham to Basingstoke is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 76 bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Melksham to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Melksham to Basingstoke bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Tesco station.

Where does the Melksham to Basingstoke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melksham to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Basingstoke is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Melksham to Basingstoke.

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

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

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Melksham to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melksham to Swindontrain
2. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain
1h 38m
£33–77
Drive 55 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Basingstokecar 55 mi
1h 10m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Pelican to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
3h 12m
Line 272 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Basingstoketrain
3h 6m
£28–53
Bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from The Pelican to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Bus Stationbus 8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victory Roundaboutbus 76
4h 55m

Melksham to Basingstoke by train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.4 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Basingstoke via Swindon and Reading in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Victory Roundabout via The Pelican, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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