The average bus between Melksham and Portishead takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Melksham to Portishead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Melksham and Portishead. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Portishead at 7:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Parade and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Melksham to Portishead? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Portishead station via Grand Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Melksham to Portishead bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Market Place station.
Melksham to Portishead bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Combe Road station.
The distance between Melksham and Portishead is 45.3 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Combe Road via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h.