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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Watchet is to bus via Lethbridge Arms which costs £10 - £18 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Watchet is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Watchet?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Watchet. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Brendon Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Melksham to Watchet?

The distance between Melksham and Watchet is 74 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Watchet without a car is to train and line 28 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Melksham to Watchet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Watchet bus from?

Melksham to Watchet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Watchet bus arrive?

Melksham to Watchet bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Watchet?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Watchet is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Melksham to Watchet.

Where can I stay near Watchet?

There are 802+ hotels available in Watchet.

Melksham to Watchet - 5 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, and line 272 bus

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

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Train, line 28 bus
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
2. Take the bus from Lethbridge Arms to Brendon Roadbus 28A / ...
3h 27m
£27–49
Bus via Lethbridge Arms
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
6h 49m
£10–18
Line 272 bus, train, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Lethbridge Arms to Brendon Roadbus 28A / ...
3h 31m
£28–54
Drive 67.8 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Watchetcar 67.8 mi
1h 49m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre K to Brendon Roadbus 23B
7h 27m

Melksham to Watchet by train, bus, and foot

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Brendon Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 6h 49m.

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