The average train between Oakham and Reading takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Reading station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Oakham to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Oakham to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Oakham and Reading is 136 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Reading via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 16m.