The average train between Melton Mowbray and Essex takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Melton Mowbray to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Melton Mowbray and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melton Mowbray is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Melton Mowbray to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Melton Mowbray to Essex. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray station and arriving at Essex station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Melton Mowbray to Essex train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Melton Mowbray to Essex train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Melton Mowbray to Essex train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Melton Mowbray and Essex is 144 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Melton Mowbray to White Notley via Leicester, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 27m.