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Compare train and bus for Oakham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakham to London 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 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakham to London:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakham to London costing on average $76.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (1h 29m by train vs 2h 34m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 vs $79). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Oakham to London
How to get from Oakham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:15 PM2h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:25 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:15 PM2h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:25 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C043376:05 AM1h28Stamford station (SMD)7:33 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1171One-way1 transfer
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W328806:57 AM1h47Stamford station (SMD)8:44 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$721One-way1 transfer
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C021556:57 AM1h33Stamford station (SMD)8:30 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1121One-way1 transfer
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C218147:21 AM1h53Stamford station (SMD)9:14 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$1171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:15 PM2h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station11:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM2h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:30 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 PM2h25Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:05 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakham to London:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakham to London costing on average $76.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 56 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakham and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakham station (OKM) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 56 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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