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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Westover Road via The Pelican, Blue Boar Row and Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Melksham to Bournemouth?

The distance between Melksham and Bournemouth is 87 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £22 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Melksham to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melksham to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Melksham to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £22 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Melksham to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melksham to Bournemouth train arrive?

Melksham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Bournemouth is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Melksham to Bournemouth.

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

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Melksham to Bournemouth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melksham to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 37m
£23–66
Drive 56.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Bournemouthcar 56.8 mi
1h 24m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Pelican to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus X3 / ...
3h 43m

Melksham to Bournemouth by train

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2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.9 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Bournemouth via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Westover Road via The Pelican, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, and Meeting House Lane in around 3h 43m.

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