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 £28 - £65 and takes 6h 58m.

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 43m 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 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Melksham via Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Derby to Melksham?

The distance between Derby and Melksham is 162 miles. The road distance is 129.3 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 which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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.

Where do I catch the Derby to Melksham train from?

Derby to Melksham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Melksham?

The best way to get from Derby to Melksham is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Derby to Melksham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Derby to Melksham train arrive?

Derby to Melksham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Derby to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Melksham is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Derby to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 55m
£79–120
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 / ...
6h 58m
£29–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
6h 21m
£33–49
Drive 128.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Melkshamcar 128.6 mi
2h 43m
£32–46
Train via Gloucester
1. Take the train from Derby to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Melkshamtrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
4h 6m
£74–117

Derby to Melksham by train

55Weekly Trains

3h 55mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bear via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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