The average train between Exeter and Melksham takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 4 hours between Exeter and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Melksham station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Exeter to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Book your Exeter to Melksham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Exeter and Melksham is 120.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts) every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 2m. South Western Railway also services this route 4 times a week.