The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Oakham
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Oakham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Oakham will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 1 trains that leave York for Oakham 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 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 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
York to Oakham train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Oakham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:40 York | 2h40 | 06:20 Oakham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Oakham
Trains from York to Oakham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: LNER from York to Oakham trainsLNER trains will get you between York and Oakham from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Oakham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in York and Oakham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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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