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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Stanstead is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Stanstead is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Melksham to Stanstead?

The distance between Melksham and Stanstead is 178 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Melksham to Stanstead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Melksham to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Stanstead is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Melksham to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 470+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Melksham to Stanstead - 3 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Melksham to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
5h 14m
£73–148
Drive 163.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Stansteadcar 163.7 mi
3h 24m
£40–58
Train, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from Melksham to Swindontrain
2. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
5. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41 / ...
5h 21m
£73–150

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melksham to Stanstead.

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Distance: 177 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Melksham to Stanstead. However, you can take the train to Swindon, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, take the train to Colchester, walk to The Bricklayers Arms, take the line 44 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 41 bus to Stanway Close. Alternatively, you can drive from Melksham to Stanstead in around 3h 24m.

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