Westbury to Melksham train with Great Western Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Westbury to Melksham

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Sept

Cheapest price on 07 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 07 Sept

£13

Fastest journey on 07 Sept

15 m

Average journey duration on 07 Sept

15 m

Trains on 07 Sept

9

Distance

13 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Westbury to Melksham will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

On Mon 07 Sept, we found 9 trains from Westbury to Melksham, including 9 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 15 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 Railway (GWR)
    7:050h15
    Westbury (wilts)
    7:20Melksham
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7:450h15
    Westbury (wilts)
    8:00Melksham
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    9:460h15
    Westbury (wilts)
    10:01Melksham
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    12:170h15
    Westbury (wilts)
    12:32Melksham
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    14:180h15
    Westbury (wilts)
    14:33Melksham
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Westbury to Melksham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Westbury to Melksham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 13 km

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Most popular
Train
Coach
Driving

£6

Average Price

£4

Average Price

Cheapest

£2

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

45m

Average total duration

Fastest

15m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 25m

Average total duration

1h 55m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Westbury to Melksham is a coach with an average price of £4.

This is compared to other travel options from Westbury to Melksham:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Westbury to Melksham costing on average £6.

The fastest way to travel from Westbury to Melksham is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Melksham take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Westbury and Melksham including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (15m by train vs 19m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Westbury to Melksham train times

The table below shows live departures for Westbury to Melksham trains for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:05 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
7:20 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:45 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
8:00 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:46 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
10:01 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:17 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
12:32 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)14:18 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
14:33 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)16:23 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
16:38 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)18:37 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
18:52 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)20:06 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
20:21 Melksham0 changesdirect
Great Western Railway (GWR)21:16 Westbury (wilts)
0h15
21:31 Melksham0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Compare prices and tickets Westbury to Melksham by coach or train

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Great Western Railway as well as Great Western Railway (GWR) offer trains services from Westbury to Melksham.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Westbury to Melksham.

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 Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Westbury to Melksham.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Westbury to Melksham.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Westbury to Melksham.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Westbury to Melksham

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Trains from Westbury to Melksham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:29, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 57m.

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 £4
Distance
13 km
Average train duration
15m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
57m
First train
6:29
Last train
22:56
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
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 £4

Train companies: Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Westbury to Melksham trainsGreat Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Westbury and Melksham from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
57m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£6
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

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration
15m
Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price
£13
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Westbury to Melksham train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Westbury 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
The cost of a train ticket from Westbury 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 Westbury to Melksham covers a distance of 13 km and takes approximately 57m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Westbury to Melksham is 13 km.
The first train from Westbury to Melksham leaves at 6:29.
The last train from Westbury to Melksham departs at 22:56.
Trains from Westbury to Melksham run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Westbury to Melksham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Westbury and Melksham. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway (GWR).
To get from Westbury to Melksham, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Westbury to Melksham.
The train station in Westbury that goes to Melksham is Westbury station (WSB), and it arrives at Melksham station (MKM).
The cheapest way to get from Westbury to Melksham is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Westbury to Melksham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Westbury to Melksham offers views of the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, with rolling hills and rural landscapes providing a pleasant scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Westbury to Melksham is feasible. The journey takes 57m and the distance is 13 km. Trains run 2 times per day.
Spending one to two days in Melksham is typically sufficient to explore its local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from Westbury to Melksham.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Westbury and Melksham

Most Westbury to Melksham trains use the Westbury to Melksham station pair. Use this guide to compare Westbury and Melksham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Westbury
Arrival train stations in Melksham

Which Westbury station do trains to Melksham leave from?

Trains from Westbury to Melksham leave from Westbury. The station is 1 km from Westbury city centre at Westbury station, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP.
WestburyWestbury station, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP+44 345 700 0125WifiParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Westbury from Westbury city centre

Westbury is 1 km from Westbury city centre. Public transport options include:

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesBus stop adjacent to the ticket office

Westbury train station facilities and services

Westbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Westbury.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Westbury.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Westbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Westbury: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Westbury: 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, 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.

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