The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Melksham
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Melksham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Melksham will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Bath to Melksham you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bath to Melksham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Melksham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 15 km
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55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bath to Melksham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Melksham trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:13 Bath | 0h26 | 20:39 Melksham | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:38 Bath | 0h53 | 21:31 Melksham | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:14 Bath | 0h41 | 22:55 Melksham | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Melksham
Trains from Bath to Melksham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 25m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 23:06 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Bath to Melksham trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Melksham from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bath to Melksham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Melksham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melksham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bath and Melksham
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stops on A36 Lower Bristol Road
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
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