The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£284
Average price
£284
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Plymouth will cost around £284 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £284.
To travel from Kettering to Plymouth you need to make at least 2 changes.
6:065h42Kettering11:48Plymouth£2841One-way2 changes
6:545h54Kettering12:48Plymouth£2841One-way2 changes
6:065h42Kettering11:48Plymouth£2841One-way2 changes
6:545h54Kettering12:48Plymouth£2841One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kettering to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £284.
Distance: 327 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£284 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 17m Average total duration 19h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kettering to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Plymouth trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:06 Kettering | 5h42 | 11:48 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:54 Kettering | 5h54 | 12:48 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:58 Kettering | 5h49 | 13:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:56 Kettering | 5h51 | 14:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:22 Kettering | 5h25 | 15:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:22 Kettering | 5h26 | 16:48 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:22 Kettering | 5h25 | 17:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:22 Kettering | 5h25 | 18:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:22 Kettering | 5h25 | 19:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:22 Kettering | 5h27 | 20:49 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:53 Kettering | 5h57 | 22:50 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:24 Kettering | 5h19 | 23:43 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:22 Kettering | 12h25 | 10:47 Plymouth | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Plymouth
Trains from Kettering to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £284 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 327 km distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 327 km |
Average train duration 6h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £284 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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FAQs: Kettering to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kettering and Plymouth
- 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 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
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