The average bus between Plymouth and Melksham takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. There is a bus service every few hours from Plymouth 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.
Buses run hourly between Plymouth and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Melksham at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Tavern and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Melksham station via Airport Tavern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Plymouth to Melksham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Melksham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Plymouth to Melksham bus tickets online with Stagecoach South West, First Bristol, Bath & the West and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Melksham is 179.3 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Bear via Airport Tavern, Bus Station, and Guildhall in around 5h 19m.