The average train between Edinburgh and Oakham takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 49m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change

4h 50m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Oakham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Oakham station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Edinburgh to Oakham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Oakham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Edinburgh to Oakham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Oakham is 398.3 km. The road distance is 547 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oakham via Peterborough in around 4h 45m.