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Melksham to Bideford buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Melksham and Bideford takes 9h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. There is at least one bus per day from Melksham to Bideford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 41m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Melksham to Bideford bus times

Buses run once daily between Melksham and Bideford. The earliest departure is at 12:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Melksham is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Bideford at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Parade and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express6h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express6h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express6h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express6h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express6h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express27h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FaresaverFaresaverFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestNational Express6h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 135 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Victoria Park Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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