The average train between Oakham and Preston takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Preston station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Oakham to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Oakham to Preston train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oakham and Preston is 178.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 43m.