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How to get fromBlackpool to Melkshamby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Melksham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    6h 48m

  2. Drive 210.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Melkshamcar car 210.8 mi
    3h 54m
    £52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    8h 44m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    6h 44m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    6h 57m

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain train
    7h 54m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Melksham via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Chippenham in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Bear via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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