The average bus between Chester and Melksham takes 9h 49m and the fastest bus takes 6h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Melksham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chester and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Melksham at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Jennens Road and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester to Melksham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Melksham station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Chester to Melksham bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Melksham is 208.5 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Bear via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Guildhall in around 7h 25m.