The average bus between Melksham and Chester takes 13h 14m and the fastest bus takes 7h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melksham to Chester. 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 Melksham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Parade and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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20h 3m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Melksham to Chester? 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 Melksham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Bus Station.
Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Melksham and Chester is 208.5 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h 52m.