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

The cheapest way to get from Oakham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakham to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Oakham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakham station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via St Mary's Way and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Oakham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oakham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Oakham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oakham and Edinburgh is 342 miles. The road distance is 283.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Oakham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakham to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oakham to Edinburgh train from?

Oakham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.

Train or bus from Oakham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Oakham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Oakham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Oakham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Oakham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakham to Edinburgh is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Oakham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Oakham to Edinburgh 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 Oakham to PeterboroughBirmingham New Street - Ely / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m
£78–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11
9h 22m
£29–83
Drive 281.9 mi
1. Drive from Oakham to Edinburgh281.9 mi
5h 16m
£69–100
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oakham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 18m
£52–165
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Oakham to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 7m
£50–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakham to LeicesterStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
10h 58m
£39–81
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oakham to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 45m
£51–137
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 23m
£65–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oakham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 6m
£57–230
Train, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oakham to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
4h 54m
£110–375
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oakham to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 25m
£95–348

Oakham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 339.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Oakham to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–65 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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