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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oakham to Leicester
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakham to Leicester will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oakham for Leicester on Sun, May 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest trains will take 28 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.
G0096312:21 PM0h28Oakham station (OKM)12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers- G009651:21 PM0h28Oakham station (OKM)1:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G0096312:21 PM0h28Oakham station (OKM)12:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
- G009651:21 PM0h28Oakham station (OKM)1:49 PMLeicester station (LEI)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oakham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakham to Leicester:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakham to Leicester costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (32m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Oakham to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Oakham to Leicester trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75397 | On time 11:21 AM Oakham station (OKM) | 0h28 | 11:49 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75400 | On time 12:21 PM Oakham station (OKM) | 0h28 | 12:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75403 | On time 1:21 PM Oakham station (OKM) | 0h28 | 1:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75406 | On time 2:21 PM Oakham station (OKM) | 0h28 | 2:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C07837 | On time 3:21 PM Oakham station (OKM) | 0h28 | 3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C75412 | On time 4:21 PM Oakham station (OKM) | 0h28 | 4:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oakham to Leicester
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Trains from Oakham to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 16 miles (27 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:12 AM |
Last train 10:27 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Oakham to Leicester trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Oakham and Leicester from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Oakham to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oakham to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Oakham to Leicester
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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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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this 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 Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- 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: Coaches leave from the Station front
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