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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
£80
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester to Melton Mowbray will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
To travel from Manchester to Melton Mowbray you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Melton Mowbray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 120 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£57 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Melton Mowbray trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:43 Manchester | 2h46 | 16:29 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 5:05 Manchester | 2h25 | 7:30 Melton Mowbray | 1 change | |
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Trains from Manchester to Melton Mowbray run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 22:38 |
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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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Melton Mowbray trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Melton Mowbray station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Melton Mowbray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, 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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