The average train between Oakham and Chester takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham to Chester. 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 Chester. 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 Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Chester station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Oakham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Oakham to Chester train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oakham and Chester is 155.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h.