The average train between Chester and Melksham takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Melksham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester to Melksham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Melksham station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Chester to Melksham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Melksham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Chester to Melksham train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Chester and Melksham is 208.5 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Melksham via Newport (S Wales) and Swindon in around 5h 13m.