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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Taunton is to bus via Mendip which costs £7 - £14 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Merry Monk via Market Place and Sainsbury's Superstore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Taunton via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Melksham to Taunton?

The distance between Melksham and Taunton is 57 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melksham to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Taunton bus from?

Melksham to Taunton bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Taunton?

The best way to get from Melksham to Taunton is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Melksham to Taunton bus arrive?

Melksham to Taunton bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Melksham to Taunton train arrive?

Melksham to Taunton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Taunton is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Melksham to Taunton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melksham to Westbury (Wilts)train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
1h 54m
£24–47
Bus via Mendip
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
4h 49m
£8–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Market Placebus X34
2. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Superstore to Merry Monkbus Sf3
3h 46m
Drive 57.2 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Tauntoncar 57.2 mi
1h 29m
£15–21

Melksham to Taunton by train

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Distance: 56.4 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Taunton via Westbury (Wilts) in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Merry Monk via Market Place and Sainsbury's Superstore in around 3h 46m.

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