Melton Network Review

Local area bus services that are funded by the Council have been reviewed to create more travel opportunities for Leicestershire residents and to support the wider network provided by bus operators.

Changes came into effect from Monday 6th January 2025. Check the bus services in your area on our Routes and Maps page.

Your improved bus network

The improvements set out in Melton’s Network Review aim to maximise public transport provision across Melton and connect neighbouring communities.

5 redesigned town bus services that operate seven days a week and covering all of the new developments, some industrial estates and places of interest that were not previously served.
Services timed to support commuters of both secondary schools in Melton town.
Additional villages have been added onto the Melton – Loughborough service. This maximises onward travel to Grantham, Nottingham, Leicester and Oakham.
2 digital demand responsive transport (DDRT) zones. These allow more flexible bookings by using the new Melton FoxConnect service for residents in our rural settlements.
Support the trial enhancement of two commercial services through to Nottingham.

Services and timetables

All of these services are funded by Leicestershire County Council. Timetables for these services can be viewed and downloaded from the Supported Services page.

LC1: Melton Mowbray – Oakham.

LC2: Melton Mowbray – Bottesford.

LC3: Melton Mowbray – Grantham.

LC8: Melton Mowbray – Loughborough.

Melton Mowbray Town Services

MC1: Melton Mowbray Town Service via Clarke Drive and serving John Ferneley Academy.

MC2: Melton Mowbray Town Service via Queensway and serving Longfield Academy.

MC3: Melton Mowbray Town Service via Dieppe Way and serving Melton College.

MC4: Melton Mowbray Town Service via Baldocks Lane serving Birchwood School, Melton Council Offices and Train Station.

MC5: Melton Mowbray Town Service via Thorpe Road serving Melton Hospital and Snow Hill Industrial Estate.

Area guide with all services

Download Melton_Area_Bus_Guide_Issue-1_06-01-25 (PDF, 3 MB)

Leicestershire FoxConnect

Melton now has a brand new digital demand responsive transport option that offers an on-demand, flexible bus service. FoxConnect is a modern transport option that allows passengers to book journeys via the app or the call centre. The service operates in two zones that connect rural communities and settlements with Melton Mowbray and Syston.

Head to the Melton FoxConnect page to find out more about this service including zone maps and lists of settlements that are served, links to download the app as well as helpful features when using the app to help you book your journey.