What is the cheapest way to get from Melksham to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Blackpool is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melksham to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Blackpool via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Blackpool North via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Melksham to Blackpool?

The distance between Melksham and Blackpool is 241 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.

How do I travel from Melksham to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Melksham to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 42m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Melksham to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Melksham to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Blackpool bus from?

Melksham to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Blackpool train from?

Melksham to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Melksham to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 42m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Melksham to Blackpool bus arrive?

Melksham to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Melksham to Blackpool train arrive?

Melksham to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Blackpool is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Melksham to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Melksham to Blackpool?

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Melksham to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 42m
£99–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus Uk026
9h 33m
£27–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melksham to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
9h 10m
£78–172
Drive 209.8 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Blackpoolcar 209.8 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 48m
£127–399
Train
1. Take the train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 43m
£113–184
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 8m
£118–277

Melksham to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Blackpool North via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Blackpool via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 33m.

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