The average train between Preston and Oakham takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. 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 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 45m. 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 Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Preston to Oakham train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Oakham train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Preston to Oakham train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Oakham is 178.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Oakham via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 41m.