The cheapest and fastest trains from Melksham to Gloucester
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Melksham to Gloucester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melksham to Gloucester will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 trains that leave Melksham for Gloucester 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 55 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.




Live departures
Melksham to Gloucester train times
The table below shows live departures for Melksham to Gloucester trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:02 Melksham | 2h14 | 09:16 Gloucester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Melksham to Gloucester
Trains from Melksham to Gloucester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 55 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 55 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 05:11 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Melksham to Gloucester trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Melksham and Gloucester from £7. 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 Gloucester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melksham to Gloucester 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 Gloucester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Melksham and Gloucester
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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