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Melton Carnegie Museum
Local museum covering the town's social history, rural life and the hunting tradition. A strong starting point for understanding Melton Mowbray.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Buses per day
125
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Melton Mowbray is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Melton Mowbray will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 125 buses that leave London for Melton Mowbray every day 125 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Melton Mowbray 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 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 149 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for London to Melton Mowbray coaches for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 16:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 20:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 21:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 22:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 23:25 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 23:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 23:25 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 22:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 23:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 0:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 1:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 0:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 1:10 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 1:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 1:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 2:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 1:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 2:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 2:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:59 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h16 | 2:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 2:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 8:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 9:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 8:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 9:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 9:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 9:25 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 10:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 10:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h15 | 9:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h50 | 9:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 10:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 10:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 11:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 10:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 10:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 11:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 12:20 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 11:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 12:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 11:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 12:20 Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 12:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 12:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 13:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 13:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 13:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 13:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 12:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h35 | 13:45 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 13:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 13:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 13:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 14:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 14:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 13:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 14:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 14:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 14:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h40 | 14:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 14:40 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 15:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 14:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 15:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 16:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 16:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 15:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 17:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 15:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h45 | 16:20 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h30 | 16:05 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 16:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h20 | 16:30 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h50 | 17:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 17:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 17:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 18:05 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h55 | 16:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h55 | 18:05 Loughborough, The Rushes | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h00 | 17:10 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 2h25 | 17:35 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 19:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 18:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Melton Mowbray run on average 88 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 88 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 149 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 149 km |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 88 |
Direct buses 88 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Discover the best of Melton Mowbray — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Melton Mowbray trip today.
Local museum covering the town's social history, rural life and the hunting tradition. A strong starting point for understanding Melton Mowbray.
Gallery and museum space in the Carnegie building hosting changing exhibitions by local artists alongside heritage displays. Good for a compact cultural visit.
Volunteer-run military museum at nearby Thorpe Camp with wartime objects, vehicles and displays. Worth the short trip for aviation and army history.
Central green space with mature trees, riverside paths and memorials. Popular for a gentle stroll and an easy break close to the town centre.
Main shopping street lined with historic buildings and independent shops. Ideal for seeing daily town life and the architectural character of the centre.
Linear green route following the old railway line near town. Good for walking, cycling and quiet views of the surrounding Leicestershire landscape.
Melton Mowbray pork pie is the town’s signature raised pie, made with uncured chopped pork and a hand-formed crust that bakes to a distinctive bow-shaped side.
Stilton is a rich blue cheese long linked with the area’s historic inns and dairy trade. It is prized for its creamy texture and tangy, crumbly character.
Red Leicester is a traditional Leicestershire cheese with a firm texture and nutty, savoury flavour. Its orange colour and mellow taste make it a local staple.
Country pub near Melton Mowbray serving well-kept ales and polished British cooking in a cosy, upmarket village setting.
Traditional pie shop and café known for authentic Melton Mowbray pork pies, light lunches and a casual market-town atmosphere.
Stylish modern restaurant serving British and Mediterranean-influenced dishes in a smart but relaxed setting in the town centre.
Moderate for the UK: pubs and cafés are reasonably priced, but hotel costs can rise on market days and during local events. Public transport is limited, so taxis may add to visitor costs.
Service is often included only in larger restaurants. If not, 10% is polite for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as leaving small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Melton Mowbray by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Melton Mowbray, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Melton Mowbray buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Melton Mowbray bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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