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How to get fromMelksham to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Melksham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Swindon

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 19m
    £78–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    7h 58m
    £31–52

  3. Drive  154.3 mi

    1. Drive from Melksham to Chestercar car 154.3 mi
    3h 22m
    £38–55

  4. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 52m
    £73–182

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 20m
    £63–108

  6. Line 19 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stnbus bus 19
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    7h 34m
    £65–107

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 30m
    £81–184

Melksham to Chester by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Chester via Swindon and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Grand Parade, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 58m.

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