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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Northampton is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Northampton via Swindon, Reading and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Melksham to Northampton?

The distance between Melksham and Northampton is 175 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Northampton without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 53m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Melksham to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Northampton train from?

Melksham to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Melksham to Northampton train arrive?

Melksham to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Northampton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Melksham to Northampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Northampton?

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Melksham to Northampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melksham to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
3h 53m
£78–140
Drive 96.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Melksham to Northamptoncar 96.1 mi
2h
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 55
2. Take the train from Swindon to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
6h 38m
£30–50
Train
1. Take the train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
4h 3m
£70–135

Melksham to Northampton by train

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Northampton via Swindon, Reading, and Coventry in around 3h 53m.

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