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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Swanage is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Swanage 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 5h 17m.

How far is it from Melksham to Swanage?

The distance between Melksham and Swanage is 97 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Swanage without a car is to train and line 40 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Melksham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Swanage bus from?

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

Where does the Melksham to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melksham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Swanage is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Melksham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1911+ hotels available in Swanage.

Melksham to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, and line 272 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Melksham to Swanage 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, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the train from Melksham to Upweytrain Swindon - Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
3h 51m
£47–90
Drive 63.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Swanagecar 63.5 mi
1h 31m
£16–22
Line 272 bus, bus, line 50 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 50
5h 17m
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Stationbus 50
5h 9m
£39–119

Melksham to Swanage by train and bus

2Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

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 5h 17m.

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