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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Melksham is to bus via Birmingham which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The Bear via Newhall St, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Melksham via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Chester to Melksham?

The distance between Chester and Melksham is 194 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Melksham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 20m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chester to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Melksham bus from?

Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Melksham train from?

Chester to Melksham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Melksham?

The best way to get from Chester to Melksham is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 20m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Chester to Melksham bus arrive?

Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Chester to Melksham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Melksham is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Chester to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New StreetWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 20m
£47–193
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk070 / ...
6h 22m
£15–35
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Melksham156.2 mi
3h 16m
£39–55
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)Chester - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to TrowbridgeCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
5h 35m
£47–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate CrickhoGma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Bus StationGm3
7h 50m
£40–56

Chester to Melksham by train

62Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.7 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Melksham via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Chippenham in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Bear via Newhall St, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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