Chester to Melksham Trains

Chester to Melksham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Melksham takes 5h 53m 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £93
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Swindon

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5h 19m

£78–135

Chester to Melksham train times

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 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:25 PM → 6:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:16 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:16 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:16 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:16 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:16 AM → 11:30 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:19 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 6:00 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
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