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Rutland County Museum
Volunteer-run local museum covering Rutland’s people, farming, trades and daily life. A useful introduction to the county and Oakham.
Trains from Leeds to Oakham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 21:46 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Volunteer-run local museum covering Rutland’s people, farming, trades and daily life. A useful introduction to the county and Oakham.
Gallery and arts venue in nearby Uppingham showing changing exhibitions, craft and community arts in a historic setting.
Small heritage museum in a former school, with local artefacts and displays about village life in Rutland. A quieter stop for history fans.
Large reservoir landscape for walking, cycling, birdwatching and waterside views. One of the area’s best-known outdoor destinations.
Oakham’s central market place, lined with historic buildings and regular markets. A good base for seeing the town’s character and daily life.
Popular waterside green space at Rutland Water with paths, play areas and easy access to family-friendly walks and cycle routes.
A traditional pork pie from nearby Melton Mowbray with hand-raised pastry and uncured chopped pork. It is a defining food of Rutland and the East Midlands.
Blue cheese made just east of Oakham in Colston Bassett and Long Clawson style dairies. Rich, creamy and closely tied to local farming traditions.
A classic Leicestershire cheese with a crumbly texture and mild, nutty flavour. It reflects the dairy heritage of the region around Oakham.
Stylish restaurant and hotel dining room serving modern British dishes with local produce in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Well-known local café and deli for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes, with a busy, informal atmosphere in Oakham centre.
Popular Indian restaurant offering classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart, friendly town-centre setting.
Moderate for a small English market town: accommodation and dining are typical for rural England, with limited public transport and few ultra-budget options.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Leeds to Oakham trains use the Leeds to Oakham station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Oakham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Oakham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oakham.
Ticket office support is available at Oakham.
Available at Oakham: Parking.
Available at Oakham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakham: 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.
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