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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Derby is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Derby is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Derby. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Derby via Chippenham and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Melksham to Derby?

The distance between Melksham and Derby is 160 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Derby without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Melksham to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Derby train from?

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

Where does the Melksham to Derby train arrive?

Melksham to Derby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Derby is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Melksham to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Derby.

Melksham to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Melksham to Derby by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£78–115
Bus, train
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 train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 42m
£32–50
Drive 128.7 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Derbycar 128.7 mi
2h 43m
£32–46
Train via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 54m
£70–120

Melksham to Derby by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Melksham to Derby.

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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