The average train between Melksham and Chester takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Melksham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Chippenham and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want 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 train from Melksham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Melksham to Chester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Melksham and Chester is 208.5 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Melksham to Chester via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 27m.