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How to get fromShaftesbury to Melkshamby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3h 28m
    £26–55

  2. Drive 28.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Melkshamcar car 28.5 mi
    39 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 57 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Market Placebus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Westbourne Gardensbus bus D1
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus bus X34 / ...
    4h 10m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Melkshamtaxi taxi 28.5 mi
    39 min
    £60–75

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus bus 2 / ...
    4h 11m

Shaftesbury to Melksham by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shaftesbury to Melksham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Market Place via Gillingham Station, Market Place, Westbourne Gardens, and Trinity Church in around 4h 10m.

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