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How to get fromReading to Melkshamby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Swindon to Melkshamtrain train Swindon - Weymouth / ...
    1h 54m
    £26–49

  2. Drive  58.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Melkshamcar car 58.1 mi
    1h 16m
    £15–21

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus bus 401
    2h 24m
    £21–39

  4. Train, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Bus Stationbus bus 55
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus X34
    3h 10m
    £21–37

Reading to Melksham by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Melksham via Swindon in around 1h 54m.

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