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East Midlands TrainsY07595
08:151h00
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:15Kettering station (KET)
20 €1One-way
0 changes
East Midlands TrainsY07603
09:151h01
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:16Kettering station (KET)
20 €1One-way
0 changes
East Midlands TrainsY07600
08:451h00
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:45Kettering station (KET)
20 €1One-way
0 changes

How to Get to Kettering by Train

Kettering station is managed by East Midlands Trains and is easy to reach from both London and the North Midlands. The station is located to the south west of the town centre. Trains from London Pancras to Kettering are frequent and the fastest trains take just under 1 hour to complete their journey. Most trains to Kettering arrive via the Midland Main Line which runs from Leeds or Nottingham via Sheffield through to London. Some services arriving here are via the Corby-London line which originate in Corby and take approximately 10 minutes to get to Kettering. From Nottingham or Sheffield journey time to Kettering is just under an hour and from Leeds it takes just under 1.5 hours to reach the town.

About Kettering

The town of Kettering is located in Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. As a village Kettering has been in existence since medieval times, but it was during the industrial revolution and beyond when the town's economy grew thanks to the boot and shoe industry that once boomed here. Kettering is now the home of many large companies that can be credited in part for the town's very high rate of employment. Kettering is home to the oldest theme park in the UK, Wicksteed Park, which also boasts a large free playground at the entrance. Other attractions for families include Bugtopia and the West Lodge Rural Centre. Nearby Broughton House is one of England's most elegant country homes which is often referred to as the 'English Versailles'. Kettering town centre offers a multitude of cafes, pubs, restaurants, independent shops along with high street names at the modern Newlands shopping centre. With direct trains heading to the north and into London, Kettering enjoys excellent transport links to the whole of the UK.

Popular trains to and from Kettering

Popular trains to Kettering

Leicester to Kettering train

from £7
Direct trains available
0h22 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains

Bedford to Kettering train

from £8
Direct trains available
0h18 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains

Luton to Kettering train

from £11
Direct trains available
0h32 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

London to Kettering train

from £11
Direct trains available
0h45 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

Lincoln to Kettering train

from £23
Direct trains available
2h28 average duration
4trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains

Popular trains from Kettering

Kettering to Bedford train

from £8
Direct trains available
0h19 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains

Kettering to London train

from £11
Direct trains available
0h47 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

Kettering to London Luton Airport train

from £14
Direct trains available
0h48 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains

Kettering to London Stansted Airport train

from £20
Direct trains available
2h14 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Abellio Greater Anglia

Kettering to London Gatwick Airport train

from £26
Direct trains available
1h58 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • East Midlands Trains
  • Thameslink

How to Get to Kettering by Train

Kettering station is managed by East Midlands Trains and is easy to reach from both London and the North Midlands. The station is located to the south west of the town centre. Trains from London Pancras to Kettering are frequent and the fastest trains take just under 1 hour to complete their journey. Most trains to Kettering arrive via the Midland Main Line which runs from Leeds or Nottingham via Sheffield through to London. Some services arriving here are via the Corby-London line which originate in Corby and take approximately 10 minutes to get to Kettering. From Nottingham or Sheffield journey time to Kettering is just under an hour and from Leeds it takes just under 1.5 hours to reach the town.

Kettering

The town of Kettering is located in Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. As a village Kettering has been in existence since medieval times, but it was during the industrial revolution and beyond when the town's economy grew thanks to the boot and shoe industry that once boomed here. Kettering is now the home of many large companies that can be credited in part for the town's very high rate of employment. Kettering is home to the oldest theme park in the UK, Wicksteed Park, which also boasts a large free playground at the entrance. Other attractions for families include Bugtopia and the West Lodge Rural Centre. Nearby Broughton House is one of England's most elegant country homes which is often referred to as the 'English Versailles'. Kettering town centre offers a multitude of cafes, pubs, restaurants, independent shops along with high street names at the modern Newlands shopping centre. With direct trains heading to the north and into London, Kettering enjoys excellent transport links to the whole of the UK.

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East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Learn more about East Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£11
East Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Learn more about Thameslink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
£24
Thameslink frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
£33
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day

station information and facilities

Train stations in Kettering

Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
Kettering station, Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Kettering
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.

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