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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Perth is to bus via Glasgow which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Perth is to line 272 bus and fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Perth. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Perth via Swindon, Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Melksham to Perth?

The distance between Melksham and Perth is 552 miles. The road distance is 419.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Perth without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 18m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Melksham to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Perth bus from?

Melksham to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Perth?

The best way to get from Melksham to Perth is to train via London which takes 8h 18m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Melksham to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melksham to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melksham to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Perth is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Melksham to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Melksham to Perth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 272 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Melksham to Perth 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
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 18m
£164–308
Line 272 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 13m
£44–125
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
13h 31m
£52–87
Drive 416.8 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Perthcar 416.8 mi
7h 12m
£102–147
Line 272 bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 4m
£64–184
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
10h 38m
£239–378
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
15h 36m
£91–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 4m
£117–340
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 52m
£108–254
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
7h 11m
£87–186
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
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 13m
£75–243

Melksham to Perth by train and subway

59Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.4 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Perth via Swindon, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 31m.

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