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Bristol to Melksham buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Melksham takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bristol to Melksham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 54m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 272 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from The Centre to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Guildhall to Market Placebus bus 272 / ...
2h 3m
£3–6

Bristol to Melksham bus times

Buses run hourly between Bristol and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Melksham at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 49m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 48m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 49m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 48m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 49m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 58m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 48m • 1 change

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver1h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Melksham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Melksham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from The Centre to Market Place via Bus Station and Guildhall in around 2h 3m.

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