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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Melksham is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Melksham is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Market Place via Gillingham Station, Market Place and Trinity Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Melksham via Salisbury and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Melksham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Melksham is 64 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Melksham without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £17 - £35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Melksham bus from?

Shaftesbury to Melksham bus services, operated by Frome Bus, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Melksham train from?

Shaftesbury to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Melksham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Melksham is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Melksham bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Melksham bus services, operated by Frome Bus, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Melksham train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Melksham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Melksham is 29 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Melksham.

Shaftesbury to Melksham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Melksham by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Trowbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
3h 47m
£18–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from New Canal to Station Road Topbus 2 / ...
4h 49m
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Westbury (Wilts)train Salisbury - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 49m
£22–48
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Melkshamcar 28.5 mi
39 min
£7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Melkshamtaxi 28.5 mi
39 min
£120–160
Line 57 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Market Placebus 57
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Westbourne Gardensbus D1
3. Take the bus from Trinity Church to Market Placebus X34 / ...
4h 30m
£9–13

Shaftesbury to Melksham by bus and train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.2 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Melksham via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Salisbury, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, 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 30m.

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