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

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

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 Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chester?

The distance between Melksham and Chester is 194 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 Birmingham which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 First Bristol, Bath & the West, 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 33m and costs £90 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Melksham to Chester bus arrive?

Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus 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 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m 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?

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Melksham to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Melksham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 33m
£92–294
Drive 154.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Chestercar 154.8 mi
3h 20m
£38–55
Bus
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
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
7h 11m
£77–194
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 53m
£73–118
Bus via Birmingham
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 40m
£39–56
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 54m
£127–359

Melksham to Chester by train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 39m.

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