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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melksham to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Melksham to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 12m
    £82–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    9h 8m
    £28–43

  3. Drive  195.7 mi

    1. Drive from Melksham to Prestoncar car 195.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £49–70

  4. Fly from Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 48m
    £77–182

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 34m
    £77–137

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 25m
    £118–377

Melksham to Preston by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Preston Bus Station via Grand Parade, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 8m.

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