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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Sandbanks is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Shoreacres via Market Place Bus Island, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Melksham to Sandbanks?

The distance between Melksham and Sandbanks is 95 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Sandbanks without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Melksham to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Sandbanks bus from?

Melksham to Sandbanks bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Market Place Bus Island station.

Where does the Melksham to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Melksham to Sandbanks bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Tesco station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Sandbanks is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Melksham to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2453+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Melksham to Sandbanks - 4 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50 / ...
3h 58m
£37–72
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50 / ...
5h 45m
£10–14
Train, bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Trowbridge to Salisburytrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50 / ...
5h 6m
£20–35
Drive 57.6 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Sandbankscar 57.6 mi
1h 26m
£15–21

Melksham to Sandbanks by train and bus

57Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Shoreacres via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 45m.

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