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 Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Poole to Melksham?

The distance between Poole and Melksham is 93 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 which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 do I catch the Poole to Melksham train from?

Poole to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Melksham?

The best way to get from Poole to Melksham is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Poole to Melksham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Melksham train arrive?

Poole to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Melksham?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 43m
£40–86
Drive 54 mi
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1. Drive from Poole to Melkshamcar 54 mi
1h 16m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
5h 24m

Poole to Melksham by train

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, 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 24m.

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