The cheapest and fastest coaches from Melksham to London
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Melksham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melksham to London will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 buses that leave Melksham for London every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 140 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Melksham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Melksham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 140 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Melksham to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Melksham to London coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:50 Melksham | 4h00 | 09:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Melksham to London
Buses from Melksham to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:06, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 140 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 140 km |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 04:06 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express from Melksham to LondonYou can travel by bus between Melksham to London with National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Melksham to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melksham to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Melksham, High St (Melksham United Church), which is located around 0.1 miles (184 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Melksham and London
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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