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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Melksham takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

4h 2m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 272 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Guildhall to Market Placebus bus 272 / ...
3h 20m
£9–16

Cardiff to Melksham bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Melksham at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver4h • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 5m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver4h 3m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver4h 3m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver4h 3m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver4h 3m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver4h 3m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 58m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Melksham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Guildhall in around 3h 20m.

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