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Compare train and coach for Melton Mowbray to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Melton Mowbray to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 146 km
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£107 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Melton Mowbray to Reading trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Melton Mowbray to Reading.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Melton Mowbray to Reading.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Melton Mowbray to Reading.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Melton Mowbray to Reading
Trains from Melton Mowbray to Reading run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:54, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 3:54 |
Last train 19:32 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Melton Mowbray to Reading trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Melton Mowbray and Reading from £31. 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 Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Melton Mowbray to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Melton Mowbray and Reading
Most Melton Mowbray to Reading trains use the Melton Mowbray to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Melton Mowbray and Reading train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Melton Mowbray station do trains to Reading leave from?
Getting to Melton Mowbray from Melton Mowbray city centre
Melton Mowbray train station facilities and services
Melton Mowbray has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Melton Mowbray.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Melton Mowbray.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Melton Mowbray: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Melton Mowbray: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Reading station do trains from Melton Mowbray arrive at?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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