The average train between Reading and Melton Mowbray takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Melton Mowbray. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Melton Mowbray at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Melton Mowbray station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Reading to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Melton Mowbray station.
Book your Reading to Melton Mowbray train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Melton Mowbray is 145.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Melton Mowbray via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 30m.