There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Melksham by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 43m£87–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 5m£22–34Drive 172.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Melkshamcar 172.5 mi
3h 19m£43–62Fly to Bristol Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 43m£62–163Train via Newport
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Trowbridgetrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 40m£76–128Fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
5h 27m£98–238
Manchester to Melksham by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Melksham is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station and Guildhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Trowbridge via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Manchester and Melksham is 205 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Manchester to Melksham, including transfers.
Manchester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Melksham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Melksham is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Melksham, Wiltshire, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Melksham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Melksham is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Manchester to Melksham.
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