There are 4 ways to get from Oakham to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Oakham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
4h 7m£77–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 13m£43–60Drive 171.2 mi
- Drive from Oakham to Bournemouthcar 171.2 mi
3h 3m£43–61Train
- Take the train from Oakham to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 7m£113–314
Oakham to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakham to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Oakham to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakham station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via North Street East, St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Oakham and arriving at Bournemouth via Peterborough, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Oakham and Bournemouth is 213 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oakham to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 7m and costs £75 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Oakham to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Oakham to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Oakham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
The best way to get from Oakham to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 4h 7m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Oakham, District of Rutland, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Oakham to Bournemouth via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via North Street East, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 13m.
Train from Oakham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–35
- 1st Class
- £24–35
Train from Oakham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–55
- 1st Class
- £60–85
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–230
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–120
- 1st Class
- £160–230
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Oakham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–13
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–85
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–24
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Anytime Single
- £45–110
- Advanced Single
- £22–24
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oakham to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Oakham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakham to Bournemouth is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Oakham to Bournemouth.
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