The average train between Preston and Melton Mowbray takes 3h 30m 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.
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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Melton Mowbray station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Preston to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Melton Mowbray station.
Book your Preston to Melton Mowbray train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Melton Mowbray is 164 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Melton Mowbray via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 40m.