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Compare train and bus for London to Oakham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Oakham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Oakham
Compare the available ways to get from London to Oakham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oakham:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oakham costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Oakham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 2h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $52 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Oakham
How to get from London to Oakham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Oakham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G009784:00 PM 1h20 London Kings Cross (KGX) 5:20 PM Oakham station (OKM) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G80254+G00978
4:00 PM 1h20 London Kings Cross (KGX) 5:20 PM Oakham station (OKM) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G80254+G00978
4:00 PM 1h20 London Kings Cross (KGX) 5:20 PM Oakham station (OKM) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G80146+G00981
4:33 PM 1h47 London Kings Cross (KGX) 6:20 PM Oakham station (OKM) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - G08058+G00975
2:43 PM 1h37 London Kings Cross (KGX) 4:20 PM Oakham station (OKM) $53 1 One-way 1 transfer 
C21768+G008254:02 PM 1h41 London St Pancras International (STP) 5:43 PM Oakham station (OKM) $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Oakham:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oakham costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Oakham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Oakham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Oakham station (OKM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Grand Central Trains to go to Oakham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oakham by bus.
- 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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