The average train between Preston and Oakham takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Oakham at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Oakham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Preston to Oakham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Oakham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Preston to Oakham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Preston and Oakham is 178.9 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Oakham via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 53m.