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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Melksham is to bus which costs £9 - £21 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Osney Island and arriving at Market Place via Market Place and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Melksham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Oxford to Melksham?

The distance between Oxford and Melksham is 57 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Oxford to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Melksham bus from?

Oxford to Melksham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Osney Island station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Melksham train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Melksham?

The best way to get from Oxford to Melksham is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £21 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Oxford to Melksham bus arrive?

Oxford to Melksham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Oxford to Melksham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Melksham is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Oxford to Melksham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Melksham?

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Oxford to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Swindontrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain Swindon - Weymouth / ...
1h 55m
£25–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus 401
3h 39m
£10–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Aldates to Parkway Stationbus X32 / ...
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Chippenhamtrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station Forecourt A to Market Placebus X34
3h 5m
£21–41
Drive 54.9 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Melkshamcar 54.9 mi
1h 23m
£14–20
Train via Didcot Parkway
1. Take the train from Oxford to Didcot Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Swindontrain
3. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain
2h 12m
£25–47

Oxford to Melksham by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Melksham via Swindon in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osney Island to Market Place via Market Place and Fleming Way in around 3h 39m.

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