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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Melksham is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Melksham is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Market Place via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Melksham via Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Reading to Melksham?

The distance between Reading and Melksham is 64 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Melksham without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £26 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Reading to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Melksham bus from?

Reading to Melksham bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Melksham train from?

Reading to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Melksham?

The best way to get from Reading to Melksham is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Melksham bus arrive?

Reading to Melksham bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Melksham train arrive?

Reading to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Swindon station.

Can I drive from Reading to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Melksham is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Reading to Melksham.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Melksham?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to SwindonLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Swindon to MelkshamSwindon - Westbury / ...
1h 56m
£27–115
Drive 58.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Melksham58.1 mi
1h 15m
£15–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Town BridgeUk043
4h 5m
£36–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to ChippenhamLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market PlaceX34
2h 4m
£31–62

Reading to Melksham by train

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Melksham via Swindon in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Market Place via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Town Bridge, and Bus Station in around 4h 5m.

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