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 £23 - £40 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 22m 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 Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Chester?

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, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chester?

The distance between Melksham and Chester is 194 miles. The road distance is 155.2 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 Birmingham which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Chester train from?

Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Melksham to Chester?

The best way to get from Melksham to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Melksham to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melksham to Chester train arrive?

Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chester is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Melksham to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Chester.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 25m
£70–136
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 39m
£23–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 34m
£30–51
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Chestercar 154.3 mi
3h 22m
£39–56
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 52m
£73–192
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 59m
£62–107
Fly 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 31m
£81–194

Melksham to Chester by train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 34m.

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