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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakham to Edinburgh will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oakham for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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, coach and flight for Oakham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 399 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£98 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Oakham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Oakham to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:42 Oakham | 4h33 | 13:15 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakham to Edinburgh
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Trains from Oakham to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 399 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £98 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 17:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country from Oakham to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Oakham and Edinburgh from £36. 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 Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakham to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Oakham and Edinburgh
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- 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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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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