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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Poole is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via The Pelican, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Bournemouth Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Poole via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Melksham to Poole?

The distance between Melksham and Poole is 93 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Poole without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Melksham to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Poole bus from?

Melksham to Poole bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Poole?

The best way to get from Melksham to Poole is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £29 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Melksham to Poole bus arrive?

Melksham to Poole bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Market Place Bus Island station.

Where does the Melksham to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melksham to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Poole is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Melksham to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Melksham to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melksham to Poole 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 Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 58m
£30–76
Drive 53.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Poolecar 53.7 mi
1h 16m
£14–19
Line 272 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Market Place Bus Islandbus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Pelican to Tescobus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Westover Roadbus X3 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Bus Stationbus m1 / ...
4h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Pelican to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to The Georgebus X6
5h 16m

Melksham to Poole by train

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Poole via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via The Pelican, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Westover Road, and Bournemouth Square in around 4h 26m.

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