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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Poole to Melksham?

The distance between Poole and Melksham is 97 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Melksham without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Poole to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Melksham bus from?

Poole to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Melksham bus arrive?

Poole to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Can I drive from Poole to Melksham?

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

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Melksham.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Melksham 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Trowbridge
3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market PlaceX34 / ...
3h 29m
£24–60
Drive 54 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Melksham54 mi
1h 16m
£14–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAX3
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Trowbridge
4h 39m
£23–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAX3
3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The PelicanX2 / ...
5h 22m

Poole to Melksham by train and bus

126Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 5h 22m.

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