The average train between Plymouth and Melksham takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Melksham at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Melksham station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Plymouth to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Melksham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Plymouth to Melksham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Plymouth and Melksham is 179.3 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route twice daily.