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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Bude is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Bude is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Bude?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Bude. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at The Strand via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Melksham to Bude?

The distance between Melksham and Bude is 143 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Bude without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 55m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Melksham to Bude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Bude bus from?

Melksham to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Bude bus arrive?

Melksham to Bude bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Bude?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Bude is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Melksham to Bude.

Where can I stay near Bude?

There are 529+ hotels available in Bude.

Melksham to Bude - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 273 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
5h 55m
£53–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
8h 57m
£17–49
Drive 132 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Budecar 132 mi
3h 9m
£33–47
Train, bus via Bristol
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Strandbus 6
5h 57m
£51–103
Line 273 bus, bus, line 319 bus, line 219 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 273 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stopbus 502
4. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Northgate Greenbus 319
5. Take the bus from Northgate Green to The Strandbus 219 / ...
10h 10m
£28–62

Melksham to Bude by train and bus

58Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melksham to Bude.

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to The Strand via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 8h 57m.

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