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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Melksham is to bus via Birmingham which costs £15 - £55 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Bear via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Melksham?

The distance between Manchester and Melksham is 196 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Manchester to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Melksham bus from?

Manchester to Melksham bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Melksham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Melksham is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Manchester to Melksham bus arrive?

Manchester to Melksham bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Melksham is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Manchester to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Melksham.

Manchester to Melksham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 20m
£33–137
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
7h 12m
£15–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
5h 55m
Drive 173.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Melkshamcar 173.3 mi
3h 16m
£43–62
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 52m
£56–151
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
5h 4m
£98–347

Manchester to Melksham by train and bus

72Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 £23–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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