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 - £20 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 - £20.

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 Westover Road, Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Poole to Melksham?

The distance between Poole and Melksham is 95 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 40m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 Bournemouth Square 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 1407+ hotels available in Melksham.

Poole to Melksham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 272 bus, and car

There are 3 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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Trowbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
3h 40m
£38–78
Drive 54 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Melkshamcar 54 mi
1h 16m
£14–20
Bus, line 272 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Squarebus m1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Pelicanbus 2 / ...
5. Take the bus from The Pelican to Market Placebus 272 / ...
6h 22m

Poole to Melksham by train and bus

127Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Melksham.

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Bournemouth Square, Westover Road, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 6h 22m.

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