The average train between Reading and Melksham takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 3 hours between Reading and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Melksham at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Melksham station via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Reading to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Melksham station.
Book your Reading to Melksham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Melksham is 81.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Melksham via Swindon in around 1h 55m.