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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Melksham is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Melksham is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Bear via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Derby to Melksham?

The distance between Derby and Melksham is 159 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Melksham without a car is to train and line 19 bus which takes 4h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Derby to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Melksham bus from?

Derby to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Melksham?

The best way to get from Derby to Melksham is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Derby to Melksham bus arrive?

Derby to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Derby to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Melksham is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Derby to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Melksham.

Derby to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 19 bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Stationbus 19
4h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
5h 56m
£21–41
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Trowbridgetrain Gloucester - Westbury / ...
5h 7m
£56–107
Drive 129 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Melkshamcar 129 mi
2h 41m
£32–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 157.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Market Place via Gloucester, Trowbridge, and Trinity Church in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bear via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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