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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Melksham to Colchester
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Melksham to Colchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melksham to Colchester will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Melksham for Colchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Melksham to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Melksham to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, and a coach costs an average of £65.
Distance: 218 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Melksham to Colchester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:33 Melksham | 3h31 | 15:04 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:39 Melksham | 3h07 | 14:46 Colchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Melksham to Colchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 218 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 18:12 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Melksham to Colchester trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Melksham and Colchester from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Melksham to Colchester train
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Important Stations and Airports in Melksham and Colchester
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Bike Parking
- 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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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:30 - 21:00 Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Dry cleaner Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bays
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all platforms. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Situated by the South entrance, and in the main car park by the North entrance. A secure 134-space cycle compound is also available (key fob required, speak to station staff for availability).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop by main station entrance
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