The average train between Oakham and Essex takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Oakham to Essex. 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 3 hours between Oakham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Oakham to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Oakham station and arriving at Essex station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Oakham to Essex train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
Oakham to Essex train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Oakham to Essex train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Oakham and Essex is 129.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Oakham to White Notley via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 20m.