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Preston to Melton Mowbray trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Melton Mowbray takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Melton Mowbray. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
  3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain train
3h 37m
£33–99

Preston to Melton Mowbray train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Melton Mowbray. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Melton Mowbray at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross Country3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross Country3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross Country3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross Country3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Melton Mowbray? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Melton Mowbray.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Melton Mowbray, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Melton Mowbray via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 37m.

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