The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Milton Keynes will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 3 trains that leave Kettering for Milton Keynes every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Kettering to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Milton Keynes trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:46 Kettering | 2h21 | 07:07 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:18 Kettering | 1h49 | 07:07 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Milton Keynes
Trains from Kettering to Milton Keynes run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 21:51 |
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FAQs: Kettering to Milton Keynes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Milton Keynes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kettering and Milton Keynes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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