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

The cheapest way to get from London to Melksham is to bus via Town Bridge which costs £6 - £25 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Melksham is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between London and Melksham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Market Place. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from London to Melksham. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Melksham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from London to Melksham?

The distance between London and Melksham is 100 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from London to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Melksham bus from?

London to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Melksham train from?

London to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Melksham?

The best way to get from London to Melksham is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £45 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the London to Melksham bus arrive?

London to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the London to Melksham train arrive?

London to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from London to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Melksham is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from London to Melksham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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London to Melksham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 272 bus

There are 6 ways to get from London 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 London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain Swindon - Westbury / ...
2h 20m
£41–104
Bus via Town Bridge
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Town Bridgebus Uk043
3h 35m
£7–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Market Placebus 401
3h 20m
£12–45
Drive 98.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Melkshamcar 98.1 mi
2h 1m
£24–35
Train, line 272 bus
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus 272 / ...
2h 30m
£37–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Salisburytrain London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Pelicanbus 2 / ...
4h 4m

London to Melksham by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Melksham via Swindon in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Market Place twice daily. Tickets cost £12–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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