The average train between Oakham and Cardiff takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham to Cardiff. 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 Oakham and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Oakham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Oakham to Cardiff train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Oakham and Cardiff is 213.3 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 4h.