What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Melksham. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Melksham via Reading and Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The distance between Basingstoke and Melksham is 80 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Melksham without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Melksham?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Basingstoke to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Melksham bus from?

Basingstoke to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Melksham train from?

Basingstoke to Melksham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Melksham?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Melksham is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Melksham bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Melksham train arrive?

Basingstoke to Melksham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Melksham is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Basingstoke to Melksham.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Melksham?

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Basingstoke to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
3. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain
2h 24m
£32–65
Drive 54.6 mi
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1. Drive from Basingstoke to Melkshamcar 54.6 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Market Placebus 401
4h 20m
£21–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Trowbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
2h 56m
£26–52

Basingstoke to Melksham by train

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Distance: 79.4 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Melksham via Reading and Swindon in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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