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 £10 - £13 and takes 3h 43m.

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 18m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Market Place and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

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 Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Oxford to Melksham?

The distance between Oxford and Melksham is 57 miles. The road distance is 55.5 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 49m and costs £23 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m 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 Gloucester Green Bus 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 49m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £13 and takes 3h 43m.

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 Chippenham station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Melksham is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Oxford to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Oxford to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Chippenhamtrain Oxford - Bristol Temple Meads
1h 49m
£23–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station 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 43m
£10–13
Drive 55.2 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Melkshamcar 55.2 mi
1h 18m
£14–20
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bus Stationbus 55
4h 30m
£10–12

Oxford to Melksham by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Oxford to Chippenham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Place via Market Place and Fleming Way in around 3h 43m.

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