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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 Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 11m
    £90–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 35m
    £25–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 59m
    £49–116

  4. Drive 195.8 mi

    1. Drive from Melksham to Prestoncar car 195.8 mi
    3h 28m
    £49–70

  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 10m
    £125–405

  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 31m
    £112–248

Melksham to Preston by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Grand Parade, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 35m.

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