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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
£26
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London 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 London to Melton Mowbray will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from London to Melton Mowbray you need to make at least one change.
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G00832Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Melton Mowbray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 149 km
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2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for London to Melton Mowbray trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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W70947+ G00813 | 12:02 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h32 | 13:34 Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 1 change | |
W70952+ G00816 | 13:02 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h30 | 14:32 Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 1 change | |
C21777+ G00819 | 14:02 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h30 | 15:32 Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 1 change | |
C21764+ G00822 | 15:02 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h30 | 16:32 Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 1 change | |
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Trains from London to Melton Mowbray run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:32, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 149 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 149 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 1:32 |
Last train 22:05 |
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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 London 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 London to Melton Mowbray trains use the London St Pancras International to Melton Mowbray station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Melton Mowbray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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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