There are 3 ways to get from Melksham to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2h 41m£34–67Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
- Take the bus from Endless Street to Marlandsbus X7 / ...
- Take the bus from Marlands to Victoria Parkbus X5 / ...
6h 1m£8–13Drive 71.7 mi
- Drive from Melksham to Portsmouthcar 71.7 mi
1h 34m£18–26
Melksham to Portsmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Melksham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Victoria Park via Market Place Bus Island, Endless Street and Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Melksham and Portsmouth is 83 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Melksham to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Melksham to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Melksham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Market Place Bus Island station.
Melksham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Westbury (Wilts) station.
The best way to get from Melksham to Portsmouth is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Portsmouth, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Victoria Park via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Endless Street, and Marlands in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tesco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Endless Street to Marlands
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
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Booking & Getting There
Melksham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Tesco station.
Melksham to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Portsmouth is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Melksham to Portsmouth.
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