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

The cheapest way to get from Wantage to Melksham is to bus via The Pelican which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wantage to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Wantage and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wantage to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Market Place via Market Place, Fleming Way and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Wantage to Melksham?

The distance between Wantage and Melksham is 60 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wantage to Melksham without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 37m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Wantage to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Melksham bus from?

Wantage to Melksham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Market Place station.

Where does the Wantage to Melksham bus arrive?

Wantage to Melksham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Fleming Way station.

Can I drive from Wantage to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Melksham is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Wantage to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1463+ hotels available in Melksham.

Wantage to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Parkway Stationbus X36 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Swindontrain
3. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain
2h 37m
£21–40
Bus via The Pelican
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to The Pelicanbus 49
3h 37m
£9–14
Drive 41.6 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Melkshamcar 41.6 mi
1h
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wantage to Melkshamtaxi 41.6 mi
1h
£180–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bus Stationbus 99
4h 40m

Wantage to Melksham by bus and train

57Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Market Place via Market Place, Fleming Way, and The Pelican in around 3h 37m.

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