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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Portishead is to line 272 bus and bus via The Centre which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Portishead is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Combe Road via Bus Station and The Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Melksham to Portishead?

The distance between Melksham and Portishead is 43 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Portishead without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 50m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Melksham to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Portishead bus from?

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

Where does the Melksham to Portishead bus arrive?

Melksham to Portishead bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Portishead is 34 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Melksham to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Portishead.

Melksham to Portishead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Chippenham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Valebus X4 / ...
1h 50m
£17–31
Line 272 bus, bus via The Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Christmas Stepsbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Centre to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
2h 46m
£6–9
Drive 33.7 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Portisheadcar 33.7 mi
1h 1m
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melksham to Portisheadtaxi 33.7 mi
1h 1m
£70–85
Line 272 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Combe Roadbus X4 / ...
2h 47m
£6–9

Melksham to Portishead by train and bus

59Weekly Services

1h 50mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.5 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Combe Road via Bus Station, Christmas Steps, and The Centre in around 2h 46m.

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