The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Oakham
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Oakham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Oakham will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Oakham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 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.










Live departures
Nottingham to Oakham train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Oakham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:56 Nottingham | 0h53 | 05:49 Oakham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:13 Nottingham | 2h07 | 07:20 Oakham | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:49 Nottingham | 0h53 | 06:42 Oakham | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:07 Nottingham | 0h57 | 07:04 Oakham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:10 Nottingham | 1h31 | 07:41 Oakham | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Oakham
Trains from Nottingham to Oakham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:27 |
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FAQs: Nottingham to Oakham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Oakham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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.
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