The average train between Manchester and Melbourn takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Melbourn. 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 Manchester and Melbourn. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Melbourn at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Melbourn. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Melbourn station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Manchester to Melbourn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Melbourn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Meldreth station.
Book your Manchester to Melbourn train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Manchester and Melbourn is 217.3 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meldreth via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 56m.