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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Edinburgh is to bus via London which costs £45 - £190 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Chippenham and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Swindon, Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Melksham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Melksham and Edinburgh is 503 miles. The road distance is 377.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Edinburgh without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 50m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Melksham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Edinburgh bus from?

Melksham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chippenham station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Edinburgh train from?

Melksham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Melksham to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 6h 50m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £45 - £190 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Melksham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Melksham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Melksham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Melksham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Edinburgh is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Melksham to Edinburgh.

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

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Melksham to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Melksham to Edinburgh 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 50m
£169–293
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chippenham to London Victoriabus Uk043
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 45m
£46–189
Drive 374.9 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Edinburghcar 374.9 mi
6h 42m
£92–133
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Melksham to Chippenhamtrain
2. Take the train from Chippenham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4h 18m
£60–149
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 41m
£227–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
13h 55m
£81–201
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 42m
£120–359
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chippenham to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 4m
£55–194
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
5h 10m
£111–248
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 41m
£77–213
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 57m
£112–229

Melksham to Edinburgh by bus

42Weekly Buses

12h 45mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melksham to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 500 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Melksham to Edinburgh Waverley via Swindon, London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Chippenham and London Victoria in around 12h 45m.

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