Taking the train from Syston to Oakham in 41 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Syston to Oakham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 21 minutes to travel the 15 miles (24 km) from Syston to Oakham by train, although you can get there in as little as 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Syston to Oakham in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Oakham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Syston 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 Syston 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.
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