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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Chester?

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 Westgate Buildings, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chester?

The distance between Melksham and Chester is 188 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Chester without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Melksham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Chester bus from?

Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Chester?

The best way to get from Melksham to Chester is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 39m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Melksham to Chester bus arrive?

Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Melksham to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Melksham to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 272 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Melksham to Chester 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 via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 39m
£83–125
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 39m
£17–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
7h 11m
£35–86
Drive 154.8 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Chestercar 154.8 mi
3h 20m
£39–55
Line 272 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 12m
£65–184
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 58m
£68–133
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 27m
£73–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 55m
£118–344

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melksham to Chester.

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Chester via Bus Station, Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads, and Stafford in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Grand Parade, Westgate Buildings, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 11m.

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