The average train between Oakham and Bournemouth takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham to Bournemouth. 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 Oakham and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Oakham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Oakham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Oakham and Bournemouth is 230.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Bournemouth via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 6m.