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.
Changing habits for a changing world
Upcoming events
Group Walks in July 2026
Wed 01 Jul - Fri 31 Jul
Welcome to our group walks programme for July. Walks are free to attend but places must…
FoxConnect Drop In
Fri 03 Jul
The FoxConnect Team will be visiting the Coffee & Chat morning to give residents the opportunity…
FoxConnect Drop In Session
Mon 06 Jul
The FoxConnect Team will be attending Heather Church Welcome Time to give residents the opportunity to:…
E-Bike Training
Mon 13 Jul
The course is designed around you and your individual requirements and experience - your instructors will…
FoxConnect Drop In
Wed 19 Aug
The FoxConnect Team will be attending Friends Welcome to give the community the opportunity to: •…