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Plymouth to Melksham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Melksham takes 4h 27m 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.

4h 27m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Plymouth to Melksham train times

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 Taunton and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Melksham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Melksham via Taunton and Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 16m.

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