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How to get fromMelksham to Prestonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Melksham to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train Rugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 13m
    £42–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 36m
    £15–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 10m
    £25–87

  4. Drive 196.1 mi

    1. Drive from Melksham to Prestoncar car 196.1 mi
    3h 24m
    £48–70

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 16m
    £109–392

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 25m
    £94–243

Melksham to Preston by bus and train

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Preston via Bus Station, Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 36m.

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