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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Melksham is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at The Bear via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Preston to Melksham?

The distance between Preston and Melksham is 218 miles. The road distance is 196.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Melksham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Preston to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Melksham bus from?

Preston to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Train or bus from Preston to Melksham?

The best way to get from Preston to Melksham is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Preston to Melksham bus arrive?

Preston to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Melksham is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Preston to Melksham.

Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Melksham.

Preston to Melksham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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 Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 54m
£38–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
7h 46m
£29–65
Drive 195.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Melkshamcar 195.6 mi
3h 27m
£49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
7h 4m
£71–148

Preston to Melksham by train and bus

102Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Melksham.

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Preston to The Bear via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Bath Spa, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to The Bear via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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