Bus from Bath City Centre to Melksham
4 direct routes · 30–38 min · first bus 07:49, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melksham as of 10:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bath City Centre, 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 | ~38 min | 11 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 07:49 | 17:50 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | The Bear (opp) | Batheaston, Box, Ashley, Box, Chapel Plaister, Box & 4 more |
| 271 | Faresaver | ~38 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:19 | 17:20 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | The Bear (opp) | Bathford, Kingsdown, Chapel Plaister, Box, Atworth, Purlpit & 2 more |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~32 min | 5 | Sat 7 · Sun 10 | 18:19 | 23:18 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | The Bear (opp) | Batheaston, Box, Ashley, Box, Chapel Plaister, Box & 4 more |
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:27 | 13:27 | Hilton Hotel (Sf) | The Bear (opp) | Bathford, Kingsdown, Chapel Plaister, Box, Atworth, Whitley & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bath City Centre 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 or X76 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bath City Centre to Melksham?
4 routes run directly from Bath City Centre to Melksham: the 272 (Faresaver), the 271 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), the X76 (Swindon's Bus Company). The most frequent is the 272, 11 times each weekday — board at Hilton Hotel (Sf) and get off at The Bear (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bath City Centre to Melksham?
Between 30 minutes on the X76 and 38 on the 272, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Batheaston, Box, Ashley, Box and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bath City Centre to Melksham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:49 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bath City Centre to Melksham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.