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Travel & Transport

Melksham has a variety of transport links to and from the town and an active Transport Users Group. Wiltshire Council provides additional transport information, which can be found here.

Travelling by Bus

It is easy to travel in and around Melksham by bus. Operated by Faresaver, there are regular buses in and out of the town. In addition, National Express coaches stop on the High Street in the centre of Melksham.

Timetables:

Faresaver 68/69: Timetable 69 – Faresaver Buses

Faresaver X34: X34 – Faresaver Buses

Faresaver 555: 555 – Faresaver Buses

Faresaver 271/272/273: 271/272/273 – Faresaver Buses

There is also a Melksham Area Community Bus available for elderly and disabled people, community groups and schools. Information can be found on the Melksham Community Transport Facebook page or via the Melksham Tourist Information Centre on 01225 707424.

Concessionary bus passes are available from Wiltshire Council for free off-peak travel on local bus services between 9.30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday and all day at weekends or Bank Holidays. Apply online.

There is school transport available in certain circumstances. There is plenty of useful information on the Wiltshire Council website.

Travelling by Taxi

There are a number of local taxi firms that operate on short and long-distance journeys. The main taxi rank can be found in the Market Place, near the Town Hall with a further rank nearby in the High Street. To help you, we have listed some local firms which are based in Melksham, however, by including their details, we are not recommending them.

1st class private hire, 01225 358278

AAP Taxis, 01225 706133

Carols Cabs, 07894 873129

Duncan Private Hire, 01225 790232

Forest Taxis, 01225 705453

Leszan Travel (Wilts) Ltd, 01225 790232

MJB Taxis, 01225 700776

Paul’s Taxi, 07986 517319

West Wiltshire Cab Service, 07736 287971

Non-emergency hospital transport for those who cannot travel my normal means can be requested through Wiltshire Council’s service provided by E-zec Medical.  Call 01278 727410 for more details.

There is a Community First Link scheme operating in Melksham and its surrounding villages.  Call 07979 129052 for more details or email melkshamlink@gmail.com.

Petrol stations in Melksham

 

Listed in alphabetical order below and shown on a map of petrol stations in Melksham.

  • Bp, Beanacre Road, SN12 8AU
  • Esso, Semington Road, SN12 6DE
  • Gulf, Devizes Road, Bowerhill, SN12 6RE
  • Morrisons Daily, Pembroke Road, SN12 7NB
  • Sainsbury’s, Bath Road, SN12 6LL
  • Texaco, Sandridge Road, SN12 7QW
  • Texaco, Spa Road, SN12 7NY

To help our residents, you may wish to view petrol prices.  (This site is not affiliated to Melksham Town Council)

Where to park in Melksham

Pay and Stay payment can be made via the Wiltshire Council MiPermit Portal

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Bath Road, SN12 6LP302024 hours700130

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Church Street, SN12 6LS142113 hours700131

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King Street, SN12 6HB82 424 hours700132

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Lowbourne, SN12 7DZ64524 hours700133

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Station Car Park, SN12 8BN40–24 hours700135

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Union Street, SN12 7PR24224 hours700134

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Travelling by Train

Melksham has its own station (SN12 8BN) which provides an easy link to Chippenham station which is on the main line to Cardiff and Bristol in the west and Swindon, Reading and London in the east.  In the other direction, the Melksham line will take you to Trowbridge where you can then easily get to the south coast.

More information can be found on the TransWilts website.

Current train departures from Melksham.

Travelling by Bicycle

There is a lot of support for cyclists in Melksham and the Town Council supports cycling within our town.  There is a free bicycle repair point outside the Town Hall and the Melksham Transport User Group provides a great deal of information for cyclists of all abilities.  A pdf of their cycle routes and information leaflet can be downloaded.

Connecting Wiltshire is trying to encourage more people to cycle, whether it be to work, school, shopping or just for leisure. Not only can it improve your health and fitness, help the environment and beat congestion, but it
can also save you money.

Walks, Cycle rides and Mountain Biking – Melksham, Wiltshire

Travelling on foot

Walking is not only good for you, it is good for our environment, too.  The River Avon runs through Melksham and provides a beautiful landscape to walk along, especially the Millennium Riverside Walk.  There is also the Conigre Mead Nature Reserve, which is managed by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust or the community Primrose Nature Area located off Primrose Drive, SN12 6GD.  

The Kennet and Avon Canal can be accessed in nearby Semington or from the Bowerhill end of Melksham.  It is also possible to walk to local attractions such as historic Lacock, Chalfield Manor or Caen Locks.

Travelling by Car

Whilst Melksham Town Council supports eco-friendly modes of transport, we appreciate that many people still need to travel by car for work and pleasure.  The information below is supplied to help those who have to drive in and around Melksham.