Melksham to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Melksham and Chester takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 193 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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5h 30m

£78–127

Melksham to Chester train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Melksham and Chester. 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 Chester at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Chippenham and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:02 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:05 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:56 AM → 4:06 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 7:06 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:54 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
13h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:06 PM
4h 44m • 3 changes
8:02 AM → 1:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:06 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.