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Portishead to Melksham buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portishead and Melksham takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portishead 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.

3h 2m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 272 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus bus X4
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X39 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Guildhall to Market Placebus bus 272 / ...
3h 2m
£6–9

Portishead to Melksham bus times

Buses run hourly between Portishead and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portishead is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Melksham at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 10m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver2h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver2h 47m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 3m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h 1m • 2 changes

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    First Bristol, Bath & the WestFirst Bristol, Bath & the WestFaresaver3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portishead 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 Portishead to Melksham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

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

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