Bus from Atworth to Melksham
7 direct routes · 10–22 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melksham as of 07:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Atworth, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | Faresaver | ~14 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:10 | 18:17 | Post Office Lane (E-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Purlpit, Whitley & Shaw |
| 271 | Faresaver | ~15 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:42 | 17:50 | Post Office Lane (E-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Purlpit, Whitley & Shaw |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~13 min | 5 | Sat 7 · Sun 10 | 18:41 | 23:37 | Post Office Lane (E-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Purlpit, Whitley & Shaw |
| 69 | Faresaver | ~16 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 13:06 | Mount Pleasant (SW-bound) | The Bear (nr) | Purlpit, Whitley & Shaw |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 14, X76, X69
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | FromeBus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Post Office Lane (E-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Purlpit, Whitley & Shaw |
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:47 | 13:47 | Post Office Lane (E-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Whitley & Shaw |
| X69 | FromeBus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Post Office Lane (E-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Purlpit, Whitley & Shaw |
Times are for the first boarding point in Atworth on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 272 bus, 271 bus, 273 bus, 69 bus, 14 bus or X76 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Atworth to Melksham?
7 routes run directly from Atworth to Melksham: the 272 (Faresaver), the 271 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), the 69 (Faresaver), the 14 (FromeBus), the X76 (Swindon's Bus Company), the X69 (FromeBus). The most frequent is the 272, 11 times each weekday — board at Post Office Lane (E-bound) and get off at The Bear (opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Atworth to Melksham?
Between 10 minutes on the X76 and 22 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Purlpit, Whitley, Shaw on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Atworth to Melksham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:26 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Atworth to Melksham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.