The average train between Chester and Oakham takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Oakham station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Chester to Oakham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Chester to Oakham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Chester to Oakham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Oakham is 155.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Oakham via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 26m.