The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Kettering
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Kettering will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 2 trains that leave Peterborough for Kettering every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Peterborough to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 38 km
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£53 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Kettering
Trains from Peterborough to Kettering run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:58, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 00:58 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Peterborough to Kettering trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Peterborough and Kettering from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough to Kettering train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Kettering 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 Kettering, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Kettering
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- 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.
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