London to Kettering train with East Midlands Trains

Trains from London to Kettering

Travellers planning a trip to Northamptonshire from the capital can take daily direct trains from London to Kettering, departing from St. Pancras station seven days a week. The fastest journey times from the capital are just under one hour. Services to Kettering operate at least twice an hour from early morning until late at night.

London to Kettering train time: daily departures

The East Midlands Railway weekday and Saturday schedules offer daily direct trains from London to Kettering, with roughly two to three trains an hour from early morning to late at night. Sunday schedules are a little less-frequent with no early morning services, roughly two trains an hour from mid-morning, and longer journey times to Kettering.

How long is the journey by train from London to Kettering?

The fastest direct trains from London to Kettering take 55 minutes to cover the 70-mile route north to the Northamptonshire town. Other direct services with East Midlands Railway take two to 10 minutes longer to complete the journey from St. Pancras. Sunday journeys on this route are a little slower, with most trains taking over an hour, and some taking substantially longer.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Kettering?

Departure train station: London St. Pancras station is on the north side of central London. with numerous bus routes and Underground trains offering connections from the centre in about 15 minutes. Facilities at the station include a food court, cash points, food supermarkets, newsagents, book shops and a pub. There is station access and toilets available for travellers with limited mobility.

Arrival train station: Kettering station is located about 15 minutes' walk south-west of central Kettering, with regular bus services from the main entrance making the trip to the centre in about five minutes. The station concourse has a cafe-bar, vending machines, a first-class lounge and a taxi stand. 

  Which train companies travel from London to Kettering?

East Midlands Railway provides all of the daily direct trains from London St. Pancras to Kettering, seven days a week, with the town a regular stop on their routes north from the capital heading for Corby, Leicester and Sheffield.

East Midlands Railway: London to Kettering

East Midlands Railway services operate two to three times an hour hourly from London St. Pancras to Kettering, with the quickest services from the capital taking just 55 minutes. Connections are available from early morning until late evening. Most trains operating on this route are four, five or seven coach Meridian services.

London to Kettering trains: services on board

East Midlands Railway trains from London to Kettering offer passengers a choice of first or standard-class travel. Passengers can purchase refreshments from a trolley service or buffet car, and access free WiFi. On this route, trains have wheelchair spaces with priority seating, boarding ramps and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Cycle reservations are essential and must be made at least a day before travel, but there is no charge. Foldable bicycles don't require a reservation if they can fit into luggage racks. Up to two pets can travel for free, with small pets kept in a carrier and dogs kept on a lead. 

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Kettering

As with many UK rail journeys, advance booking on this route from London to Kettering makes it easier to access discounted fares. These tend to be more readily available for off-peak journeys. Travellers booking a trip to Kettering should avoid the commuter rush hours in late afternoon and early evening if possible. Frequent departures from London mean it is possible to find an economical option by being just a little flexible with departure times.