Travelling from Selly Oak to Oakham by train
Looking to travel from Selly Oak to Oakham by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 35 minutes to travel from Selly Oak to Oakham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes though. You'll usually find 19 trains per day running along the 53 miles (85 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Oakham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. CrossCountry are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Oakham in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Selly Oak to Oakham in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Selly Oak to Oakham
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Selly Oak to Oakham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.