What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oakham?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oakham is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oakham?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oakham is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oakham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Oakham station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Rail Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Windsor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Oakham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Oakham via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Oakham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Oakham is 342 miles. The road distance is 283.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Oakham without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oakham without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Oakham?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Oakham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oakham bus from?

Edinburgh to Oakham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oakham train from?

Edinburgh to Oakham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Oakham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oakham is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oakham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Oakham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oakham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Oakham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Oakham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Oakham is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Edinburgh to Oakham.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Oakham?

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Where can I stay near Oakham?

There are 505+ hotels available in Oakham.

Edinburgh to Oakham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Oakham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Oakhamtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 45m
£117–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
9h 15m
£37–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 832
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Oakhamtrain Nottingham - Norwich / ...
9h 15m
£61–98
Drive 281.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Oakhamcar 281.8 mi
5h 19m
£70–101
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oakhamtrain
5h 5m
£68–156
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Oakhamtrain
6h 27m
£157–231
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Oakhamtrain
5h 31m
£70–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
5h 13m
£64–176
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oakhamtrain
5h 42m
£65–166
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Oakhamtrain
5h 57m
£112–322
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
5h 55m
£73–201

Edinburgh to Oakham by train

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Distance: 339.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Oakham, District of Rutland, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oakham via Peterborough in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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