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Bournemouth to Melksham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Bournemouth to Melksham, starting from £55.30 and averaging £87.00. The entire journey takes no more than 2 hours 10 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:20 2 hours 11 minutes, Changes required Bournemouth	21:31 Melksham	Find Tickets
19:45 3 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Bournemouth	22:55 Melksham	Find Tickets
21:10 9 hours 22 minutes, Changes required Bournemouth	06:32 +1 Melksham	Find Tickets
23:10 8 hours 10 minutes, Changes required Bournemouth	07:20 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Bournemouth to Melksham Train Route Details

First train

06:09

Last train

23:10

Departure station

Bournemouth

Arrival station

Melksham

Journey time

2 hours 10 minutes

Distance

76 km

Price

£55.30*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Melksham

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Bournemouth to Melksham during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Bournemouth to Melksham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Bournemouth to Melksham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Bournemouth to Melksham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Bournemouth to Melksham Train prices and times

Bournemouth to Melksham Train Route Details