There are 8 ways to get from Melksham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 33m£78–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 30m£30–52Drive 153.5 mi
- Drive from Melksham to Chestercar 153.5 mi
3h 25m£39–56Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 57m£73–172Train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
6h 20m£64–110Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 55m£123–380Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 17m£112–259Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 28m£82–185
Melksham to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Chester is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Melksham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Chester via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Melksham and Chester is 194 miles. The road distance is 154.4 miles.
The best way to get from Melksham to Chester without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Melksham to Chester, including transfers.
Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Melksham to Chester is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Melksham to Chester via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, and Stafford in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Melksham to Chester.
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