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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Sandbanks is to line 272 bus and bus and line 50 bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 4h 59m.

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, Meeting House Lane and St Peters Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

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 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 Faresaver, depart from Market Place station.

Where does the Melksham to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Melksham to Sandbanks bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Market Place Bus Island 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 2464+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Melksham to Sandbanks - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 272 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melksham to Sandbanks by train, bus, or car

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Train, 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 39m
£39–76
Line 272 bus, bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Market Place Bus Islandbus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Tescobus X2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
5. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Shoreacresbus 50
4h 59m
£12–15
Drive 57.6 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Sandbankscar 57.6 mi
1h 26m
£15–21

Melksham to Sandbanks by train and bus

61Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 4h 59m.

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