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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Melksham is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Melksham is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Melksham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The Bear via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Melksham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Melksham via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads and Chippenham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Chester to Melksham?

The distance between Chester and Melksham is 194 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Melksham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Chester to Melksham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Melksham bus from?

Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Melksham train from?

Chester to Melksham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Melksham?

The best way to get from Chester to Melksham is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Melksham bus arrive?

Chester to Melksham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Chester to Melksham train arrive?

Chester to Melksham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Melksham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Melksham is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chester to Melksham.

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

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Where can I stay near Melksham?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 21m
£69–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
6h 55m
£23–35
Drive 154.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Melkshamcar 154.8 mi
3h 21m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Trowbridgetrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 37m
£68–115
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 15m
£31–50

Chester to Melksham by train

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Melksham via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Chippenham in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Bear via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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