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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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Melton Mowbray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 27 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£10 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham 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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![]() | 10:12 Nottingham | 1h16 | 11:28 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:12 Nottingham | 1h16 | 12:28 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 4:56 Nottingham | 0h39 | 5:35 Melton Mowbray | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Melton Mowbray run on average 4 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 45m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 4:56 |
Last train 23:15 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Melton Mowbray trains use the Nottingham to Melton Mowbray station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Melton Mowbray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station 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 at station, 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.
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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