Bus from Melksham to Bath City Centre
4 direct routes · 29–39 min · first bus 06:51, last bus 22:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bath City Centre as of 08:57
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 | ~35 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:34 | 16:57 | The Bear (nr) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Shaw, Whitley, Atworth, Box, Chapel Plaister, Box & 3 more |
| 271 | Faresaver | ~39 min | 10 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 06:51 | 16:25 | The Bear (nr) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Shaw, Whitley, Purlpit, Atworth, Box, Chapel Plaister & 2 more |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~29 min | 4 | Sat 6 · Sun 10 | 18:02 | 22:37 | The Bear (nr) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Shaw, Whitley, Purlpit, Atworth, Box, Chapel Plaister & 4 more |
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:06 | 10:06 | The Bear (nr) | Hilton Hotel (Se) | Shaw, Whitley, Atworth, Box, Chapel Plaister, Kingsdown & 1 more |
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, 273 bus or X76 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Melksham to Bath City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Melksham to Bath City Centre: the 272 (Faresaver), the 271 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), 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 Hilton Hotel (Se), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melksham to Bath City Centre?
Between 29 minutes on the 273 and 39 on the 271, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shaw, Whitley, Atworth, Box and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melksham to Bath City Centre?
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 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.