The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Kettering
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Kettering will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
To travel from Swindon to Kettering you need to make at least 3 changes.
6:292h46Swindon9:15Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
9:022h43Swindon11:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
11:042h41Swindon13:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
12:042h41Swindon14:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
13:042h41Swindon15:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
14:052h40Swindon16:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
11:042h41Swindon13:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
12:042h41Swindon14:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
13:042h41Swindon15:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
19:042h41Swindon21:45Kettering£1211One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Swindon to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 118 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Kettering
Trains from Swindon to Kettering run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 118 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 118 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 21:46 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Swindon to Kettering trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Swindon and Kettering from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Kettering train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Kettering
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- 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
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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