There are 6 ways to get from Melksham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 30m£78–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 29m£27–49Drive 154.3 mi
- Drive from Melksham to Chestercar 154.3 mi
3h 22m£39–56Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 53m£73–172Train
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 18m£64–110Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 17m£112–258
Melksham to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Melksham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Chester via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Melksham and Chester is 194 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.
The best way to get from Melksham to Chester without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Melksham to Chester, including transfers.
Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Melksham to Chester is to train via Stafford which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Melksham to Chester via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, and Stafford in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Melksham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Melksham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chester is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Melksham to Chester.
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