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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Melksham to Nelson. Traveling by coach from Melksham to Nelson usually takes around 11 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Distance170 mi (274 km)
Shortest duration11h 50m
Cheapest price£48.93
Most frequent serviceNational Express
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What coach companies travel from Melksham to Nelson?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Melksham to Nelson. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express411h 56m£53.22
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of 11 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 170 miles from Melksham to Nelson. However, the fastest coach only takes 11 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Nelson, book your ticket for the last day of the week."

The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 07:00. To see the times for all coaches from Melksham to Nelson, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Melksham to Nelson every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Melksham?

Main departure station: Sells Green

Most coaches depart from the main station in Melksham.

All coach stations in Melksham:

  • Sells Green

Where does the coach arrive in Nelson?

Main arrival station: 2 Broadway

All coaches from Melksham arrive at one main station in Nelson.

Coach stations in Nelson:

  • 2 Broadway

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