The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Swansea
Cheapest price
£195
Average price
£203
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Swansea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Swansea will cost around £203 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £195.
To travel from Kettering to Swansea you need to make at least 3 changes.
22:2210h35Kettering8:57Swansea£1951One-way3 changes
15:224h08Kettering19:30Swansea£2121One-way3 changes
15:224h08Kettering19:30Swansea£2121One-way3 changes
22:2210h35Kettering8:57Swansea£1951One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kettering to Swansea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Swansea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £195.
Distance: 237 km
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£205 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 49m Average total duration Fastest 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kettering to Swansea train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Swansea trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:21 Kettering | 11h09 | 7:30 Swansea | 3 changes | |
![]() | 21:21 Kettering | 11h36 | 8:57 Swansea | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Swansea
Trains from Kettering to Swansea run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £195 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 237 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 237 km |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £195 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 3:46 |
Last train 17:20 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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FAQs: Kettering to Swansea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Swansea 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 Swansea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kettering and Swansea
- 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 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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