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 £26 - £45 and takes 8h 47m.

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 3h 59m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between York and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at The Bear via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

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 Swindon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from York to Melksham?

The distance between York and Melksham is 292 miles. The road distance is 214 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 31m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 Rail 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 31m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 47m.

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 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from York to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

There are 921+ hotels available in Melksham.

York to Melksham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from York to Melksham by train, bus, or car

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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 Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 31m
£91–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 47m
£26–44
Drive 212.8 mi
1. Drive from York to Melkshamcar 212.8 mi
3h 59m
£52–75
Train
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 21m
£128–183
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
9h 40m
£46–110

York to Melksham by train and subway

59Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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 Swindon in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to The Bear via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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