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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Poole is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 30m.

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 17m and costs £13 - £20.

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 Poole Seldown Coach Station via Market Place Bus Island, Blue Boar Row and Ringwood Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

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 3h 6m.

How far is it from Melksham to Poole?

The distance between Melksham and Poole is 93 miles. The road distance is 54.3 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 3h 6m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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 Salisbury Reds, depart from Market Place Bus Island 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 3h 6m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Melksham to Poole bus arrive?

Melksham to Poole bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Tesco 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 17m to drive from Melksham to Poole.

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

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There are 3 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 - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 6m
£36–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
5h 30m
£9–12
Drive 54 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Poolecar 54 mi
1h 17m
£14–20

Melksham to Poole by train

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Distance: 92.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, and Ringwood Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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