First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 16 Sept
£68
Average ticket price on 16 Sept
£89
Fastest journey on 16 Sept
1 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 16 Sept
1 h 37 m
Trains on 16 Sept
6
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Oakham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Oakham will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
To travel from London to Oakham you need to make at least one change.
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G00803Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Oakham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 135 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£39 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oakham:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oakham costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Oakham take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 25m.
The journey is about 59m faster (1h 34m by train vs 2h 33m by car) and roughly £0.28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£39 vs £39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Oakham trains for today, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:08 London | 1h32 | 19:40 Oakham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:43 London | 1h37 | 20:20 Oakham | 0 changesdirect | |
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W70940+ G00803 | 5:59 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h43 | 7:42 Oakham station (OKM) | 1 change | |
G08038+ G00955 | 6:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h35 | 8:20 Oakham station (OKM) | 1 change | |
W70945+ G00805 | 7:02 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h46 | 8:48 Oakham station (OKM) | 1 change | |
G80171+ G00956 | 7:45 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h35 | 9:20 Oakham station (OKM) | 1 change | |
C00217+ G00956 | 7:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h32 | 9:20 Oakham station (OKM) | 1 change | |
C21769+ G00841 | 8:03 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 9:42 Oakham station (OKM) | 1 change | |
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Trains from London to Oakham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 21:47 |
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Discover the best of Oakham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oakham trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Oakham 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 Oakham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Oakham trains use the London Kings Cross to Oakham station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Oakham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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