York to Melksham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between York and Melksham takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.

4h 38m
Duration: 290 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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4h 31m

£94–167

York to Melksham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between York and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Melksham at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
9:17 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
12:17 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 8m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:40 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:01 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York 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.

What companies run services between York, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from York to Melksham via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swindon in around 4h 31m.

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