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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Of the 2 trains that leave Melton Mowbray for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 385 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 1 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.
6:315h01Melton Mowbray11:32Edinburgh£911One-way0 changes- 9:284h59Melton Mowbray14:27Edinburgh£1001One-way0 changes
- 9:284h59Melton Mowbray14:27Edinburgh£1001One-way0 changes
- 6:315h01Melton Mowbray11:32Edinburgh£911One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 385 km
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£101 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W70967+G80228+ G00960+ W84683 | Delayed 11:06 11:32Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h55 | 16:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G80234+G00812 | Delayed 12:52 12:28Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 5h03 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W70972+G80234+G00964+W84689 | Delayed 12:07 12:32Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h59 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G80241+G00814 | Delayed 13:52 13:29Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h59 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80179 · G80241+G00814 | Delayed 13:35 13:29Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h59 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C21653+G80241+G00966+W84695 | Delayed 13:07 13:32Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h56 | 18:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G80247+G00818 | Delayed 14:52 14:28Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 5h05 | 19:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C01943+G00821 | Delayed 15:48 15:28Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 5h01 | 20:29 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G80259+G00824 | Delayed 16:51 16:28Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 5h06 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G00824+G80147+G01080 | On time 16:28 Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h41 | 21:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W70996+G80259+G00974+W84712 | Delayed 16:07 16:32Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 5h02 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G00826+G80148+G01082 | On time 17:30 Melton Mowbray station (MMO) | 4h44 | 22:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 20 June | |||||
| 6:31 Melton Mowbray | 5h01 | 11:32 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 385 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 385 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Melton Mowbray and Edinburgh from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melton Mowbray to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Melton Mowbray and Edinburgh
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- 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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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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