Bus from Melksham to Atworth
6 direct routes · 8–23 min · first bus 06:51, last bus 22:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Atworth as of 15:42
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Melksham, 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 | ~12 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:34 | 16:57 | The Bear (nr) | Post Office Lane (W-bound) | Shaw & Whitley |
| 271 | Faresaver | ~15 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 16:25 | The Bear (nr) | Post Office Lane (W-bound) | Shaw, Whitley & Purlpit |
| 69 | Faresaver | ~10 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:27 | 17:53 | The Bear (nr) | Mount Pleasant (E-bound) | Shaw & Whitley |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~12 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 10 | 18:02 | 22:37 | The Bear (nr) | Post Office Lane (W-bound) | Shaw, Whitley & Purlpit |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 14, X76
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 | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:33 | 15:33 | The Bear (nr) | Post Office Lane (W-bound) | Shaw, Whitley & Purlpit |
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:06 | 10:06 | The Bear (nr) | Post Office Lane (W-bound) | Shaw & Whitley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Melksham 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, 69 bus, 273 bus, 14 bus or X76 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Melksham to Atworth?
6 routes run directly from Melksham to Atworth: the 272 (Faresaver), the 271 (Faresaver), the 69 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), the 14 (FromeBus), the X76 (Swindon's Bus Company). The most frequent is the 272, 10 times each weekday — board at The Bear (nr) and get off at Post Office Lane (W-bound), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melksham to Atworth?
Between 8 minutes on the X76 and 23 on the 14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shaw, Whitley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melksham to Atworth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:51 and the last around 22:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melksham to Atworth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.