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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Melksham is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Melksham is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Melksham via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Melksham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Melksham is 503 miles. The road distance is 376.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melksham without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 31m and costs £160 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Melksham bus from?

Edinburgh to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Melksham train from?

Edinburgh to Melksham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Melksham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Melksham is to train via London which takes 7h 31m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Melksham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Melksham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Melksham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Melksham is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Melksham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Melksham?

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Edinburgh to Melksham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Melksham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 31m
£161–278
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain
3. Take the train from Chippenham to Melkshamtrain
5h 13m
£48–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Market Placebus 401
12h 35m
£55–110
Drive 374.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Melkshamcar 374.5 mi
6h 39m
£93–134
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 57m
£235–330
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
9h 43m
£99–235
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain
6h 1m
£61–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 46m
£120–338
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
6h 28m
£116–262
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h 19m
£94–224
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 59m
£106–208

Edinburgh to Melksham by train and subway

60Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 500 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Melksham via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Swindon in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place via London Victoria in around 12h 35m.

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