Bus from Melksham Forest to Bath City Centre
3 direct routes · 32–61 min · first bus 06:34, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bath City Centre as of 09:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Melksham Forest, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Faresaver | ~61 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:34 | 16:02 | Forest Chapel (SE-bound) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Bowerhill, Shaw, Whitley, Purlpit, Atworth, Box & 3 more |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~36 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 10 | 17:55 | 22:30 | Forest Chapel (NW-bound) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Shaw, Whitley, Purlpit, Atworth, Box, Chapel Plaister & 4 more |
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:03 | 10:03 | St Margaret's Gardens (W-bound) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Shaw, Whitley, Atworth, Box, Chapel Plaister, Kingsdown & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Melksham Forest 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 271 bus, 273 bus or X76 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Melksham Forest to Bath City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Melksham Forest to Bath City Centre: the 271 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), the X76 (Swindon's Bus Company). The most frequent is the 271, 10 times each weekday — board at Forest Chapel (SE-bound) and get off at Hilton Hotel (Se), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melksham Forest to Bath City Centre?
Between 32 minutes on the X76 and 61 on the 271, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bowerhill, Shaw, Whitley, Purlpit and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melksham Forest to Bath City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:34 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melksham Forest to Bath City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.