The average train between London and Melksham takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Melksham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Melksham. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Melksham station via Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
London to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chippenham station.
Book your London to Melksham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between London and Melksham is 140.3 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Chippenham hourly. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 1h 7m.