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 £20 - £40 and takes 6h 44m.

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 20m 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 Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bus Station and Guildhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

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 Trowbridge via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Chester to Melksham?

The distance between Chester and Melksham is 196 miles. The road distance is 156.2 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 which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Melksham?

The best way to get from Chester to Melksham is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Chester to Melksham bus arrive?

Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Melksham train arrive?

Chester to Melksham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chester to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Melksham is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chester to Melksham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Trowbridgetrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 24m
£80–140
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
6h 44m
£20–36
Drive 155.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Melkshamcar 155.3 mi
3h 20m
£39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
7h 1m
£75–188
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 40m
£90–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Bus Stationbus Gm3
7h 53m
£33–80

Chester to Melksham by train and bus

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Distance: 194.8 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chester to West End via Newport (S Wales), Trowbridge, and Trinity Church in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Bear via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Guildhall in around 6h 44m.

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