- Must visit
Wollaton Hall, Natural History Museum & Deer Park
Elizabethan mansion housing Nottingham’s natural history collections, set in a large park famous for deer and film-location appeal.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oakham to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oakham to Nottingham will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oakham for Nottingham on Tue, May 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakham to Nottingham 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakham to Nottingham:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakham to Nottingham costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
The journey is about 3m faster (55m by train vs 58m by car) and roughly $3 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $11 (€9)). 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.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
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 Oakham to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:21 AM Oakham | 1h30 | 9:51 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Oakham to Nottingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 10:27 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.
Elizabethan mansion housing Nottingham’s natural history collections, set in a large park famous for deer and film-location appeal.
Major contemporary art gallery known for changing exhibitions, strong public programme, and striking modern architecture in the Lace Market.
Historic house museum best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron, with period interiors, collections, and landscaped gardens.
Historic quarter of red-brick warehouses, creative businesses, bars, and heritage streetscapes; one of Nottingham’s best walking areas.
Expansive parkland surrounding Wollaton Hall, loved for walking, deer spotting, and wide open views close to the city.
Trendy central neighborhood known for independent shops, street life, and a strong local character popular with younger visitors.
A famous English blue cheese long associated with the East Midlands. It is rich, creamy, and often served on cheeseboards or in sauces at pubs and restaurants around Nottingham.
A classic East Midlands savoury pie with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry. Melton Mowbray style pork pies are especially tied to the wider region and are widely eaten locally.
A traditional English hard cheese produced in the Midlands, known for its orange colour and nutty flavour. It often appears in ploughman’s lunches and local cheese selections.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant with tasting menus, creative modern British cooking, and one of Nottingham’s best-known food destinations.
A modern Michelin-starred restaurant in a converted Victorian coach house, known for inventive tasting menus and polished service.
A popular city-centre restaurant serving refined tapas in a stylish setting. It is well known locally for lively dining and strong cooking.
Costs are moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
Service charge is not always included. Tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and tipping in pubs or cafes is optional.
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