The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Melksham
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Melksham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Melksham will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 12 trains that leave Swindon for Melksham every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 24 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.
6:030h25Swindon6:28Melksham£251One-way0 changes
8:440h24Swindon9:08Melksham£251One-way0 changes
11:050h25Swindon11:30Melksham£251One-way0 changes
13:150h24Swindon13:39Melksham£251One-way0 changes
15:150h24Swindon15:39Melksham£251One-way0 changes
8:440h24Swindon9:08Melksham£251One-way0 changes
13:150h24Swindon13:39Melksham£251One-way0 changes
15:150h24Swindon15:39Melksham£251One-way0 changes
17:350h24Swindon17:59Melksham£251One-way0 changes
18:440h24Swindon19:08Melksham£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swindon to Melksham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Melksham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 32 km
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£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Melksham train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Melksham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 12 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:03 Swindon | 0h25 | 6:28 Melksham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:21 Swindon | 1h39 | 8:00 Melksham | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:44 Swindon | 0h24 | 9:08 Melksham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Swindon | 0h25 | 11:30 Melksham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Swindon | 0h24 | 13:39 Melksham | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Swindon to Melksham by coach or train
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Swindon to Melksham.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Melksham
Trains from Swindon to Melksham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 24m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 6:06 |
Last train 22:31 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Swindon to Melksham trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Melksham from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Melksham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Melksham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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