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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Taunton is to bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 4h 28m.

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 Taunton Town Centre K via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

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 71 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 line 272 bus and train which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m 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 First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus 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 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Melksham to Taunton bus arrive?

Melksham to Taunton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus 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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Melksham to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 272 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 47m
£24–47
Bus
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 28m
£6–11
Drive 57.2 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Tauntoncar 57.2 mi
1h 29m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Melksham to Westbury (Wilts)train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
1h 54m
£23–42

Melksham to Taunton by train

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Taunton Town Centre K via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melksham to Taunton via Westbury (Wilts) in around 1h 54m.

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