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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Melksham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Melksham

With a population of 14,692, Melksham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Melksham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Melksham

Melksham in May
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melksham in May
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Melksham

Plane

Although Melksham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 25 miles from Melksham. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Melksham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melksham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Melksham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Melksham is called Melksham, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melksham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 miles from Melksham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melksham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Melksham takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Melksham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 25 miles from Melksham. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Melksham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melksham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Melksham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Melksham is called Melksham, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melksham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 miles from Melksham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melksham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Melksham takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Melksham

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Melksham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Melksham

Most booked hotels in Melksham

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Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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Pear Tree Inn Whitley
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Swallows
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Old House At Home
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Conigre
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Kings Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Melksham

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Melksham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Melksham is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Melksham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Melksham is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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