The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Melton Mowbray
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely 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 Ely to Melton Mowbray will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 5 trains that leave Ely for Melton Mowbray every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.










Live departures
Ely to Melton Mowbray train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely to Melton Mowbray trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 Ely | 1h16 | 12:31 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:15 Ely | 1h16 | 13:31 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Ely | 1h16 | 14:31 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:15 Ely | 1h16 | 15:31 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:15 Ely | 1h16 | 16:31 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Melton Mowbray
Trains from Ely to Melton Mowbray run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Ely to Melton Mowbray trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Ely and Melton Mowbray from £72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ely to Melton Mowbray train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ely and Melton Mowbray
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 13:40 Saturday 06:45 - 13:40 Sunday Closed None
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Main Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Main Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Main Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station
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