The average train between Poole and Oakham takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Oakham. 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 Poole and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Oakham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Oakham station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Poole to Oakham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Oakham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Poole to Oakham train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Oakham is 234 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Oakham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 4h 39m.