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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Preston is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Melksham to Preston?

The distance between Melksham and Preston is 215 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Melksham to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melksham to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Melksham to Preston?

The best way to get from Melksham to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Melksham to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melksham to Preston train arrive?

Melksham to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Preston is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Melksham to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via Birmingham
best
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 Prestontrain
5h 10m
£89–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 8m
£25–43
Drive 194.9 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Prestoncar 194.9 mi
3h 31m
£48–70
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 Prestontrain
5h 10m
£119–387
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 38m
£90–172
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 Prestontrain
5h 30m
£110–265

Melksham to Preston by train

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Distance: 214 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Preston Bus Station via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 8m.

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