The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakham to London
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakham to London will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oakham for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oakham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 135 km
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£35 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oakham to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Oakham to London trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:46 Oakham | 1h41 | 14:27 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:44 Oakham | 1h35 | 15:19 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 04:51 Oakham | 1h39 | 06:30 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:49 Oakham | 1h50 | 09:39 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakham to London
Trains from Oakham to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Oakham to London trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER, Grand Central Trains, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Oakham and London from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oakham to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakham to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oakham and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 07:30 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level access to Peterborough bound platform. Ramp from the road to the Leicester bound platform. Restricted access between the platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main entrance in Station Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:15 Saturday 08:45 - 19:00 Sunday 12:15 - 13:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Ticket office only
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Served by London Bus Routes 30, 38, 56, 67, 76, 149, 236, 242, 243 and 277
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop E in Balls Pond Road for eastbound services to Stratford Use Bus stop G in Dalston Lane for westbound services to Camden Road
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 23:25 Saturday 05:35 - 23:25 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 2. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall on Approach Road.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located within the waiting room on platform 4. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible waiting room with automatic door opening is located on Platform 4. The waiting room is open from first train to last train
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop F outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham Junction: Garratt Lane (A217) Bus Stop C outside Barclays Bank To Wimbledon: Garratt Lane (A217) Bus Stop D opposite Barclays Bank
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