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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Melksham is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 45m.

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 16m 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 Market Place and arriving at Market Place via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m 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 National Express, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride 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 57m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Reading to Melksham bus arrive?

Reading to Melksham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Town Bridge 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 16m to drive from Reading to Melksham.

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

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Reading to Melksham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain Swindon - Westbury / ...
1h 57m
£28–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Town Bridgebus 403
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus X34
3h 45m
£14–32
Drive 58.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Melkshamcar 58.1 mi
1h 16m
£15–21

Reading to Melksham by train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Market Place via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, Town Bridge, and Bus Station in around 3h 45m.

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