The average train between Chelmsford and Oakham takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 hourly between Chelmsford and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Oakham at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Oakham station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Chelmsford to Oakham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Oakham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Chelmsford to Oakham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Oakham is 132.3 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Oakham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 2h 50m.