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The average train between Oakham and Preston takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Oakham to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
156 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

best
  1. Take the train from Oakham to Nuneatontrain train
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
3h 32m
£38–106

Oakham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Oakham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oakham is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsLumo3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oakham to Preston? 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.

Map of how to get from Oakham to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Oakham, District of Rutland, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Oakham to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 32m.

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