The average train between Colchester and Melksham takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Colchester and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Melksham station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Colchester to Melksham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Melksham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Colchester to Melksham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Melksham is 217.8 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Melksham via Stratford, London Paddington, and Swindon in around 3h 34m.