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How to get fromMelksham to Sandbanksby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Melksham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    3h 49m
    £40–77

  2. Drive  57.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melksham to Sandbankscar car 57.6 mi
    1h 26m
    £15–21

  3. Bus, train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manvers Housebus bus X34
    2. Take the train from Trowbridge to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    5h 22m
    £23–38

  4. Train, bus via Westbury (Wilts)

    1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    4h 2m
    £39–82

Melksham to Sandbanks by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Melksham to Sandbanks. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the bus to Shoreacres. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Shoreacres via Manvers House, Fore Street, Westbourne Gardens, Trowbridge, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 5h 22m.

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