The average train between Plymouth and Melksham takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. 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 5 times a day between Plymouth and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Melksham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Melksham station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
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 Westbury (Wilts) station.
Book your Plymouth to Melksham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Melksham is 179.3 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m.