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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
£153
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£162
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 55 m
Trains on 23 Sept
7
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol 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 Bristol to Melton Mowbray will cost around £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £153.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 7 trains from Bristol to Melton Mowbray, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Melton Mowbray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 187 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£91 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Melton Mowbray:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Melton Mowbray costing on average £91.
Other travel options to Melton Mowbray take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 4m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around £91 compared to roughly £36 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Melton Mowbray trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:00 Bristol | 2h31 | 20:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:33 Bristol | 3h00 | 21:33 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:18 Bristol | 8h12 | 6:30 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 6:25 Bristol | 3h05 | 9:30 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:35 Bristol | 2h55 | 9:30 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:33 Bristol | 2h57 | 10:30 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:33 Bristol | 2h56 | 11:29 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:33 Bristol | 2h54 | 12:27 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:33 Bristol | 2h55 | 13:28 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:33 Bristol | 2h54 | 14:27 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bristol to Melton Mowbray run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 187 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 6:48 |
Last train 20:32 |
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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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Melton Mowbray trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Melton Mowbray station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Melton Mowbray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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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