Train Cardiff to Oakham from £115 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Oakham takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Oakham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £115
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 1m

£86–130

Cardiff to Oakham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:45 PM → 6:24 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 7:42 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 8:42 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 9:45 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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