There are 4 ways to get from Melksham to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Melksham to Westbury (Wilts)train Swindon - Frome / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 21mDrive 87.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Melksham to Exetercar 87.9 mi
1h 48m£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
5h 4mLine 272 bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Exeter is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Melksham to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Exeter via Westgate Buildings and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Melksham and Exeter is 88 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.
The best way to get from Melksham to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Melksham to Exeter, including transfers.
Melksham to Exeter bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.
Melksham to Exeter train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Melksham station.
The best way to get from Melksham to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Melksham to Exeter St Davids via Westbury (Wilts) in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Exeter via Grand Parade, Westgate Buildings, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 4m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Melksham to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Market Place to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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More Questions & Answers
Melksham to Exeter bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Melksham to Exeter train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Exeter is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Melksham to Exeter.
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