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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Melksham is to bus and line 272 bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, St Paul's Church and The Pelican. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Poole to Melksham?

The distance between Poole and Melksham is 93 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Poole to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Melksham bus from?

Poole to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Melksham train from?

Poole to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Melksham?

The best way to get from Poole to Melksham is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 272 bus, which costs £12 - £15 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Poole to Melksham bus arrive?

Poole to Melksham bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at St Peter's Church station.

Where does the Poole to Melksham train arrive?

Poole to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Melksham is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Poole to Melksham.

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

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Poole to Melksham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 272 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 47m
£37–74
Bus, line 272 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus m1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
5. Take the bus from The Pelican to Market Placebus 272 / ...
6h 28m
£12–15
Drive 54.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Melkshamcar 54.2 mi
1h 17m
£14–20

Poole to Melksham by train

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Distance: 92.7 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Melksham via Southampton Central and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via St Peter's Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, St Paul's Church, and The Pelican in around 6h 28m.

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