The average train between Carlisle and Oakham takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 every 2 hours between Carlisle and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Oakham station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Carlisle to Oakham train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Oakham train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Carlisle to Oakham train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Oakham is 286.7 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Oakham via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 5h.