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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 on 23 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 10 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beeston 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 Beeston to Melton Mowbray will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Beeston to Melton Mowbray, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beeston to Melton Mowbray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 28 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 2m faster (40m by train vs 42m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £25). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Beeston to Melton Mowbray trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:18 Beeston | 1h10 | 16:28 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Beeston to Melton Mowbray run on average 13 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 36m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 6:48 |
Last train 22:38 |
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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 Beeston to Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Beeston to Melton Mowbray trains use the Beeston to Melton Mowbray station pair. Use this guide to compare Beeston and Melton Mowbray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Melton Mowbray has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Melton Mowbray.
Ticket office support is available at Melton Mowbray.
Available at Melton Mowbray: Parking, WC.
Available at Melton Mowbray: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Melton Mowbray: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to platform 1. Access to Platform 2 is only via a stepped footbridge. This platform has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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