Bus from Melksham to Devizes
4 direct routes · 22–33 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 23:49 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:38, last bus 19:34.
Next buses to Devizes as of 19:17
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 | ~22 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 18:30 | Market Place (S-bound) | Market Place Bus Island (SE-bound) | Bowerhill & Sells Green |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~22 min | 5 | Sat 7 · Sun 10 | 18:58 | 23:49 | The Bear (opp) | Market Place Bus Island (SE-bound) | Bowerhill & Sells Green |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 271, 39
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Faresaver | ~33 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 17:08 | 18:08 | The Bear (opp) | Market Place Bus Island (SE-bound) | Bowerhill & Sells Green |
| 39 | Faresaver | ~19 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 09:49 | 09:49 | Mallory Place (SE-bound) | Browfort (E-bound) | Bowerhill & Sells Green |
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, 273 bus, 271 bus or 39 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Melksham to Devizes?
4 routes run directly from Melksham to Devizes: the 272 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), the 271 (Faresaver), the 39 (Faresaver). The most frequent is the 272, 12 times each weekday — board at Market Place (S-bound) and get off at Market Place Bus Island (SE-bound), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melksham to Devizes?
Between 22 minutes on the 272 and 33 on the 271, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bowerhill, Sells Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Melksham to Devizes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 23:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melksham to Devizes?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.