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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Melksham is to bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Melksham is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Melksham. However, there are services departing from The Centre and arriving at The Bear via Guildhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Melksham via Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Bristol to Melksham?

The distance between Bristol and Melksham is 31 miles. The road distance is 25.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £13 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Bristol to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Melksham bus from?

Bristol to Melksham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from The Centre station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Melksham train from?

Bristol to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Melksham?

The best way to get from Bristol to Melksham is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Bristol to Melksham bus arrive?

Bristol to Melksham bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bristol to Melksham train arrive?

Bristol to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chippenham station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Melksham is 26 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Bristol to Melksham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Melksham?

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Chippenham to Melkshamtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
1h 33m
£13–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Centre to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Guildhall to The Bearbus 271 / ...
1h 52m
£3–6
Drive 25.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Melkshamcar 25.6 mi
45 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bristol to Melkshamtaxi 25.6 mi
45 min
£70–85

Bristol to Melksham by train

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Melksham via Chippenham in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Centre to The Bear via Bus Station and Guildhall in around 1h 52m.

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