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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melksham to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train Rugby - Preston / ...
    5h 15m
    £93–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 44m
    £22–39

  3. Drive 196.1 mi

    1. Drive from Melksham to Prestoncar car 196.1 mi
    3h 26m
    £49–71

  4. 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 22m
    £105–232

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
    5h 59m
    £108–165

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 6m
    £89–170

  7. 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 7m
    £114–348

Melksham to Preston by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Melksham to Preston via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Preston Bus Station via Grand Parade, Westgate Buildings, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 44m.

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