What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Melksham?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Melksham is to bus which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Melksham?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Melksham. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at The Bear via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Melksham via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Melksham?

The distance between Blackpool and Melksham is 241 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Melksham without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Melksham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 47m and costs £45 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Melksham?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Blackpool to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Melksham bus from?

Blackpool to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Melksham train from?

Blackpool to Melksham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Melksham?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Melksham is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 47m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Blackpool to Melksham bus arrive?

Blackpool to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Melksham train arrive?

Blackpool to Melksham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Melksham is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Blackpool to Melksham.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Melksham?

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Blackpool to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 47m
£45–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
8h 48m
£20–66
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Melkshamcar 210.8 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 51m
£40–171
Train #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
7h 40m
£71–150

Blackpool to Melksham by train

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Distance: 239.8 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Bear via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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