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How to get fromReading to Oakhamby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Oakham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Oakhamtrain train
    2h 55m
    £52–159

  2. Drive 104.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Oakhamcar car 104.5 mi
    2h 12m
    £26–37

  3. Line 850 bus, line 300 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Friar Street to High Wycombe BusStnbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus bus 300 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Pointbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X6
    5. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus bus X4
    6. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop D to Bus Stationbus bus R1
    8h 31m

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oakhamtrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    3h 40m
    £89–125

Reading to Oakham by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Oakham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friar Street to Bus Station via High Wycombe BusStn, Aylesbury Bus Stn, The Point, Northampton Bus Interchange, and (Corby) George Street Stop D in around 8h 31m.

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