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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Northampton is to bus and line 88 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Town Bridge and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Northampton via Swindon, Reading and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Melksham to Northampton?

The distance between Melksham and Northampton is 175 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Melksham to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Northampton bus from?

Melksham to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Town Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Northampton?

The best way to get from Melksham to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Melksham to Northampton bus arrive?

Melksham to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Northampton train arrive?

Melksham to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Northampton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Melksham to Northampton.

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

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Melksham to Northampton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Melksham to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
3h 44m
£55–285
Drive 96.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Northamptoncar 96.4 mi
2h
£24–34
Line 19 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus 19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
5h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900 / ...
6h 5m
£34–61
Bus, line 88 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 55
2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Silverstone Race Circuitbus S3
3. Take the bus from Copse Corner to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 88
6h 51m
£24–33

Melksham to Northampton by train

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Northampton via Swindon, Reading, and Coventry in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Northampton Town Centre via Alighting, Town Bridge, and London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 5m.

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