The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Melksham
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Melksham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Melksham will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for Melksham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
13:000h39Bristol13:39Melksham£151One-way0 changes
13:000h39Bristol13:39Melksham£151One-way0 changes
Live departures
Bristol to Melksham train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Melksham trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:30 Bristol | 0h39 | 19:09 Melksham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Melksham by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Melksham
Trains from Bristol to Melksham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 33 km distance in 38m.
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 5:47 |
Last train 22:56 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Melksham trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Melksham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Melksham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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 Bristol and Melksham
Most Bristol to Melksham trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Melksham station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Melksham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Bristol, Airport from Bristol city centre
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport train station facilities and services
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
Getting to Stapleton Road from Bristol city centre
Stapleton Road is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Stapleton Road train station facilities and services
Stapleton Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stapleton Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stapleton Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Stapleton Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stapleton Road: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 station - step free access can be achieved to both platforms independent of the station however step free access does not exist between platforms. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Melksham station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Melksham from Melksham city centre
Melksham train station facilities and services
Melksham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Melksham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Melksham: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Melksham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Melksham: 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.
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