Bus from Oakham (Rutland) to Stamford
4 direct routes · 26–73 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 17:32 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stamford as of 12:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oakham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R9 | Rutland County Council | ~26 min | 8 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 15:45 | Bus Station (adjacent) | All Saints' Church (o/s) | Barnsdale Hill, Whitwell, Empingham, Tickencote & Great Casterton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 185, R5, 184
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Bland's | ~48 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Market Place (adj) | Drift Road (opp) | Burley, Cottesmore, Greetham, Great Casterton & Ryhall |
| R5 | Bland's | ~73 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 07:15 | Oakham Library (outside) | Drift Road (opp) | Egleton, Gunthorpe, Manton, Preston, Uppingham, Glaston & 9 more |
| 184 | Bland's | ~57 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:32 | 17:32 | Market Place (opp) | Austin Friar's Lane (opp) | Barleythorpe, Langham, Whissendine, Market Overton, Thistleton & Stretton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oakham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every R9 bus, 185 bus, R5 bus or 184 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Oakham to Stamford?
4 routes run directly from Oakham to Stamford: the R9 (Rutland County Council), the 185 (Bland's), the R5 (Bland's), the 184 (Bland's). The most frequent is the R9, 8 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (adjacent) and get off at All Saints' Church (o/s), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oakham to Stamford?
Between 26 minutes on the R9 and 73 on the R5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barnsdale Hill, Whitwell, Empingham, Tickencote and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Oakham to Stamford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 17:32. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oakham to Stamford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.