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Outbound fromLondon Paddington to Melksham by train
It takes an average of 3h 17m to travel from London Paddington to Melksham by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from London Paddington to Melksham and tickets for this journey start from £53.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:34 | |
| Departure station | London Paddington | |
| Arrival station | Melksham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 20m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £53.60 | |
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Travelling from London Paddington to Melksham by train
Looking to travel from London Paddington to Melksham by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 17 minutes to travel from London Paddington to Melksham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes though. You'll usually find 43 trains per day running along the 85 miles (137 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Melksham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Great Western Railway are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Melksham in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from London Paddington to Melksham in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £53.60.
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Cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Melksham
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Paddington to Melksham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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