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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Melksham is to bus and line 272 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Newport Train Station and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Melksham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Newport to Melksham?

The distance between Newport and Melksham is 52 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Melksham without a car is to train and line 272 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Newport to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Melksham bus from?

Newport to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newport Train Station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Melksham train from?

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

Train or bus from Newport to Melksham?

The best way to get from Newport to Melksham is to bus and line 272 bus which takes 3h and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Newport to Melksham bus arrive?

Newport to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Newport to Melksham train arrive?

Newport to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Newport to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Melksham is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Newport to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Newport to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Melksham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 272 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
1h 57m
£18–31
Bus, line 272 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Bearbus 271 / ...
3h
£8–11
Drive 49.7 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Melkshamcar 49.7 mi
1h 5m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newport to Melkshamtaxi 49.7 mi
1h 5m
£210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
2h 12m
£32–59

Newport to Melksham by train

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Distance: 51.3 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Newport Train Station to The Bear via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Melksham via Swindon in around 2h 12m.

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