Transport to, from and in MelkshamWe encourage you to use public transport, cycling and walking for journeys to, from and within the Melksham area,but appreciate that not all journeys are practical by those means. [Why] Trains - Buses - Coaches - Cycling - Walking - Taxis - Cars | ![]() |
Schedule | on time? | platform | coaches | no. stops   | train destination | Operated by |
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1432 | ✓ | 1 | 3 | 1 | Chippenham (1441) & Swindon (1501) | GWR (2M19) |
1539 | ✓ | 1 | 3 | 1 | Trowbridge (1548) & Westbury (1555) | GWR (2M28) |
1641 | ✓ | 1 | - | 1 | Chippenham (1651) & Swindon (1708) | GWR (2M21) |
1801 | ✓ | 1 | - | 1 | Trowbridge (1810) & Westbury (1817) | GWR (2M30) |
"What's in it for me?"
* Congestion Friendly
* Parking Friendly
* Arrive refreshed
* Healthier option
* Sleep, eat, work as you travel
* May be quicker / cheaper than driving
* Travel home safely after drinking
* Feel good doing a bit for the planet
* Leave the car for your partner
It's good for the planet too
* Generate less CO2
* Generate less NO2
* Generate less particulates
As of 29th March 2021, you may make none-essential journeys by bus and train as well as essential ones. But please make your early journeys local ones; can't do much at the far end, anyway, yet but lots of lovely country walks. Social distaning and mask rules still apply.
download train timetable to May 2021
News and Upcoming ....
Trains now (on 21st Apr 2021)
Buses Back Better - 29th March 2021
Next MRUG meeting - 19th May 2021 - AGM.
Minutes from 17.3.21 - ((here))
Car park - pay cash or phone in to RingGo 0203 046 0060 / location code 21575. ((details)) |
* Bus Back Better / Option 24/7 (Wiltshire) ongoing thread
* A further suggestion to replace short haul flights by trains
* Not so safe for the ladies?
* And in the other news ...
* Cotswold line - request for it to become clock face
* Spot the line, compare the service (3 of 3)
* Berkshire's long-forgotten railway stations - "Berkshire Live"