The average train between Oakham and Colchester takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Oakham to Colchester. 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 Oakham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oakham to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Colchester station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Oakham to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Oakham to Colchester train tickets online with Cross Country, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Oakham and Colchester is 141.2 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to Colchester via Ely and Ipswich in around 3h 30m.