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

The cheapest way to get from York to Melksham is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Melksham is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at The Bear via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Guildhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between York and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from York to Melksham. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Melksham via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from York to Melksham?

The distance between York and Melksham is 292 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Melksham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from York to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Melksham bus from?

York to Melksham bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Melksham train from?

York to Melksham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Melksham?

The best way to get from York to Melksham is to train via London which takes 4h 42m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the York to Melksham bus arrive?

York to Melksham bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Melksham train arrive?

York to Melksham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Melksham is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from York to Melksham.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Chippenhamtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 42m
£96–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 31m
£28–49
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from York to Melkshamcar 211.8 mi
4h 3m
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Chippenhamtrain
5h 47m
£73–180
Train
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 24m
£133–189
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 43m
£42–99

York to Melksham by train, foot, and bus

90Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from York to Melksham via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Chippenham in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to The Bear via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Guildhall in around 8h 31m.

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