Preston to Melksham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Melksham takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

6h 29m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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5h 38m

£82–139

Preston to Melksham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Melksham at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:18 PM → 9:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:08 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
1:18 PM → 6:08 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
3:18 PM → 8:07 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:58 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Melksham? 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.