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How to get fromManchester to Melkshamby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Melksham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 42m
    £81–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    5h 54m
    £20–33

  3. Drive 172.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Melkshamcar car 172.9 mi
    3h 19m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    6h 2m
    £60–179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 42m
    £99–146

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    7h 13m
    £36–85

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    5h 19m
    £96–215

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    5h 7m
    £109–327

Manchester to Melksham by train and bus

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to The Bear via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, and Bus Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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