Bus from Whitley (Wiltshire) to Melksham
8 direct routes · 6–20 min · first bus 07:22, last bus 23:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melksham as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitley, 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 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:14 | 18:19 | Beltane Place (SE-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
| 271 | Faresaver | ~9 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:48 | 17:56 | First Lane (S-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
| 273 | Faresaver | ~8 min | 5 | Sat 7 · Sun 10 | 18:47 | 23:42 | First Lane (S-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
| 69 | Faresaver | ~20 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 07:22 | 13:02 | First Lane (S-bound) | The Bear (nr) | Purlpit, Atworth & Shaw |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 14, X76, 555, X69
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 | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | First Lane (S-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
| X76 | Swindon's Bus Company | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 13:51 | 13:51 | Beltane Place (SE-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
| 555 | Faresaver | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:17 | 15:17 | First Lane (S-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
| X69 | FromeBus | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:53 | 07:53 | First Lane (S-bound) | The Bear (opp) | Shaw |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitley 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, 69 bus, 14 bus, X76 bus or 555 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitley to Melksham?
8 routes run directly from Whitley to Melksham: the 272 (Faresaver), the 271 (Faresaver), the 273 (Faresaver), the 69 (Faresaver), the 14 (FromeBus), the X76 (Swindon's Bus Company), the 555 (Faresaver), the X69 (FromeBus). The most frequent is the 272, 10 times each weekday — board at Beltane Place (SE-bound) and get off at The Bear (opp), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitley to Melksham?
Between 6 minutes on the X76 and 20 on the 69, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shaw on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitley to Melksham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:22 and the last around 23:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitley to Melksham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.