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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Cheltenham is to line 49 bus and bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Market Place Bus Island and Regent Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melksham and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Melksham to Cheltenham?

The distance between Melksham and Cheltenham is 66 miles. The road distance is 44.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £35 - £70.

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

The train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spa takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Cheltenham bus from?

Melksham to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Market Place Bus Island station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Melksham to Cheltenham is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 49 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Melksham to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Melksham to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Regent Circus station.

Where does the Melksham to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melksham to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Cheltenham is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Melksham to Cheltenham.

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

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Melksham to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 49 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Melksham to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
1h 40m
£35–70
Line 49 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place Bus Island to Regent Circusbus 49
2. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
2h 45m
£7–10
Drive 44.2 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Cheltenhamcar 44.2 mi
1h
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melksham to Cheltenhamtaxi 44.2 mi
1h
£170–210
Train via Swindon
1. Take the train from Melksham to Swindontrain Frome - Swindon / ...
2. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2h 7m
£15–35

Melksham to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 66 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spa once daily. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Royal Well Bus Station via Market Place Bus Island and Regent Circus in around 2h 45m.

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