The average train between Ipswich and Oakham takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 4 hours between Ipswich and Oakham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Oakham at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Oakham station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Ipswich to Oakham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Oakham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Oakham station.
Book your Ipswich to Oakham train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Cross Country.
The distance between Ipswich and Oakham is 145.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Oakham via Ely in around 2h 47m.