The average train between Melksham and Cardiff takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Melksham to Cardiff. 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 Melksham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Melksham to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Melksham station.
Melksham to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Melksham to Cardiff train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Melksham and Cardiff is 73.1 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Cardiff Central via Swindon in around 1h 58m.