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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Melton Mowbray will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Edinburgh to Melton Mowbray, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 385 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 8 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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Trains from Edinburgh to Melton Mowbray run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 385 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 385 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 19:32 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Melton Mowbray trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 14:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:00 Edinburgh | 4h31 | 14:31 Melton Mowbray | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 15:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 16:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:00 Edinburgh | 4h31 | 16:31 Melton Mowbray | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 17:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 18:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:00 Edinburgh | 4h31 | 18:31 Melton Mowbray | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 19:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 20:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:00 Edinburgh | 4h31 | 20:31 Melton Mowbray | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:30 Edinburgh | 5h01 | 21:31 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:25 Edinburgh | 11h22 | 6:47 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:30 Edinburgh | 11h01 | 7:31 Melton Mowbray | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:06 Edinburgh | 11h25 | 8:31 Melton Mowbray | 3 changes | |
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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.
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Most Edinburgh to Melton Mowbray trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Melton Mowbray station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Melton Mowbray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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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