By Road
Rutland benefits from a central location in the heart of England, which makes accessing the county very easy. It is well served by major A-roads and lies a convenient distance from major motorways.
If you are travelling by car, Rutland lies just off the A1, roughly half way between London and York. The A47 from Leicester to Peterborough also passes through the county.
London to Oakham is approximately 2 hours drive
Stamford to Oakham is approximately 20 minutes drive
Peterborough to Oakham is approximately 40 minutes drive
By Rail
Oakham, the county town of Rutland, has its own railway station providing visitors with excellent rail connections to the rest of the country. Rail services are run by East Midlands Trains. Connections from Oakham are available to Peterborough, Leicester, Nottingham and beyond.
Please check operator website for further information on prices and travel times. For East Midlands Trains website click here.
By Sea
Rutland is an inland county, and therefore travelling times from UK ports to the county may take longer than other methods of travel. The closest sea port is Harwich, which is approximately a 2 hrs 45 minute drive away.
By Air
East Midlands Airport - approximately 50 minutes. Luton airport - approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Stansted Airport - 1 hour 45 minutes.
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