Preston to Melksham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Melksham takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

6h 23m
Duration: 234 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 18m

£86–144

Preston to Melksham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Melksham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Melksham at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:18 PM → 9:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:19 AM → 1:39 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
2:19 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:30 AM
5h 12m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
1:17 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.