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 £19 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.

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, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chester?

The distance between Melksham and Chester is 188 miles. The road distance is 155.4 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 39m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Chester?

The best way to get from Melksham to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 39m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Melksham to Chester bus arrive?

Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1289+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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 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 39m
£77–142
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 36m
£19–34
Drive 154.5 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Chestercar 154.5 mi
3h 22m
£38–55
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 58m
£110–228
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 / ...
6h
£68–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm3
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
8h 25m
£34–80
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 40m
£119–354
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 42m
£69–206

Melksham to Chester by bus and train

203Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melksham to Chester.

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 4h 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, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 39m. 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 36m.

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