What is the cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham?

The cheapest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham?

The fastest way to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Shepton Mallet and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shepton Mallet to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Great Ostry and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Shepton Mallet to Melksham?

The distance between Shepton Mallet and Melksham is 32 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.

How do I travel from Shepton Mallet to Melksham without a car?

The best way to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham without a car is to line 174 bus and line 272 bus which takes 2h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shepton Mallet to Melksham bus from?

Shepton Mallet to Melksham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Great Ostry station.

Where does the Shepton Mallet to Melksham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shepton Mallet to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shepton Mallet to Melksham is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Shepton Mallet to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Melksham.

Shepton Mallet to Melksham - 3 ways to travel via line 174 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 174 bus, line 272 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Great Ostry to Bus Stationbus 174
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
2h 3m
Drive 27 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Melkshamcar 27 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shepton Mallet to Melkshamtaxi 27 mi
40 min
£55–70

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shepton Mallet to Melksham.

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Shepton Mallet, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Great Ostry to The Bear via Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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