The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Melton
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Melton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Melton will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cambridge for Melton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Melton
Trains from Cambridge to Melton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:11, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 07:11 |
Last train 20:46 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge to Melton trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Cambridge and Melton from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Melton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Melton 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Melton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Type of shops available: Butcher
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on forecourt and platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop outside station layby
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