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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Kettering
Cheapest price
£129
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Kettering will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Kettering every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
8:203h46Preston12:06Kettering£1291One-way0 changes
- 8:203h46Preston12:06Kettering£1291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £129.
Distance: 202 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£129 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Kettering train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Kettering trains for today, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:59 Preston | 4h05 | 13:04 Kettering | 3 changes | |
| 10:17 Preston | 3h48 | 14:05 Kettering | 3 changes | |
| 10:17 Preston | 3h48 | 14:05 Kettering | 2 changes | |
| 11:18 Preston | 3h47 | 15:05 Kettering | 3 changes | |
| 11:18 Preston | 3h47 | 15:05 Kettering | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Kettering by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Kettering
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Trains from Preston to Kettering run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £129 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £129 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 19:49 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Kettering trainsCaledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Kettering from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Kettering train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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 Preston and Kettering
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- 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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