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Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £172.
Distance: 327 km
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£172 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Kettering train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Kettering trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:59
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 07:27 Plymouth | 5h38 | 13:05 Kettering | 2 changes | |
| 08:27 Plymouth | 5h40 | 14:07 Kettering | 2 changes | |
| 09:27 Plymouth | 5h38 | 15:05 Kettering | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Kettering
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Trains from Plymouth to Kettering run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £172 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 327 km distance in 5h 39m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34
Distance 327 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £172 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 23:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £34
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country from Plymouth to Kettering trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Plymouth and Kettering from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 1m
Cheapest Price
£70
Great Western Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 6m
Cheapest Price
£299
Cross Country frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Plymouth to Kettering train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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.
A stay of two to three days in Kettering allows you to explore its main attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the town’s unique charm.
To get from Plymouth to Kettering, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day trip from Plymouth to Kettering is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 39m. However, there are 8 trains per day covering the distance of 327 km.
The train distance from Plymouth to Kettering is 327 km.
The train journey from Plymouth to Kettering covers a distance of 327 km and takes approximately 5h 39m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train journey from Plymouth to Kettering offers varied scenery, including rolling countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of historical landmarks, making parts of the route quite scenic.
The first train from Plymouth to Kettering leaves at 4:33.
Booking trains from Plymouth to Kettering in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Plymouth to Kettering departs at 23:54.
Trains from Plymouth to Kettering run approximately 8 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to Kettering can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £172, while the average price tends to be around £172.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Plymouth to Kettering.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to Kettering.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Kettering is by coach, costing approximately £34.
The train station in Plymouth that goes to Kettering is Plymouth station (PLY), and it arrives at Kettering station (KET).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Plymouth to Kettering.
Yes, you can take the train from Plymouth to Kettering.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Kettering
Plymouth
Kettering
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your trip from Plymouth to Kettering.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Kettering is Kettering. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kettering for your journey to Kettering from Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Kettering
- 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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