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Melton Mowbray to Cambridge Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

11 trains operate daily from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge. The train trip from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge is usually about one hour and 40 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest CrossCountry train can get you there in as little as one hour and 33 minutes.

Distance57 mi (93 km)
Fastest train1h 33m
Lowest price£11.49
Trains per day10
Most frequent serviceCrossCountry
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge?

2 train services operate from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge. CrossCountry usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
CrossCountry101h 39m£13.73
East Midlands Railway11h 56m£49.19
  • CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge usually takes about 1 hours and 39 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 10 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.

  • East Midlands Railway train tickets from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge start from £49, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 East Midlands Railway schedules to Cambridge. East Midlands Railway in Melton Mowbray leaves from Burton Street . And in Cambridge trains arrive at Station Road .

    From Melton Mowbray to Cambridge train travel on East Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 56 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cambridge faster, East Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 33 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge

The distance between Melton Mowbray and Cambridge is approximately 57 miles, or 93 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 33 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Melton Mowbray at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. 10 of these are direct connections to Cambridge. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Cambridge to Melton Mowbray.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Melton Mowbray?

Main departure station: Burton Street

There is one train station in Melton Mowbray.

All train stations in Melton Mowbray:

  • Burton Street

Where is the train station in Cambridge?

Main arrival station: Station Road

Cambridge has one train station.

Train stations in Cambridge:

  • Station Road

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