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The cheapest and fastest trains from Trowbridge to Melksham

Showing times and prices for 12 Nov

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£6

Fastest journey

10 m

Average duration

10 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

8 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trowbridge to Melksham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Trowbridge to Melksham will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Trowbridge 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 8 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 10 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.

Great Western Rail
17:430h10
Trowbridge
17:53Melksham
£61One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Trowbridge to Melksham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trowbridge to Melksham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 8 km

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£6

Average Price

£2

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Cheapest

39m

Average total duration

Fastest

9m

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54m

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Live departures

Trowbridge to Melksham train times

The table below shows live departures for Trowbridge to Melksham trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 09:15
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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great_western11:23 Trowbridge
0h09
11:32 Melksham0 changesdirect
great_western20:22 Trowbridge
0h09
20:31 Melksham0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Trowbridge to Melksham

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Trains from Trowbridge to Melksham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £2
Distance
8 km
Average train duration
9m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
9m
First train
06:32
Last train
22:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £2

Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Trowbridge to Melksham trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Trowbridge and Melksham from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Rail

About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9m
Cheapest Price
£6
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8m
Cheapest Price
£13
first_great_western frequency
8 a day

FAQs: Trowbridge to Melksham train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trowbridge 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.

FAQs
Yes, there is a direct train between Trowbridge and Melksham. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Spending one to two days in Melksham is typically sufficient to explore its local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
The train distance from Trowbridge to Melksham is 8 km.
To get from Trowbridge to Melksham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Trowbridge to Melksham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Trowbridge to Melksham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Trowbridge to Melksham covers a distance of 8 km and takes approximately 9m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Trowbridge to Melksham is by coach, costing approximately £2.
The first train from Trowbridge to Melksham leaves at 6:32.
The last train from Trowbridge to Melksham departs at 22:56.
The train station in Trowbridge that goes to Melksham is Trowbridge station (TRO), and it arrives at Melksham station (MKM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Trowbridge to Melksham.
Trains from Trowbridge to Melksham run approximately 4 times per day.
There is no night train service from Trowbridge to Melksham.
Yes, you can take the train from Trowbridge to Melksham.

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Important Stations and Airports in Trowbridge and Melksham

Trowbridge
Melksham
The major train station for departures in Trowbridge is Trowbridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Trowbridge for your trip from Trowbridge to Melksham.
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Amenities at train station
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
address
Address
Trowbridge station, Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 18:30 Saturday 06:40 - 14:50 Sunday 09:20 - 17:40
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Westbury bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Trowbridge
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the car park adjacent to Platform 1 (Booking Office side of Station)

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