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Corby Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run heritage museum covering Corby’s steel, communities and post-war growth. A compact introduction to the town’s story.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
16 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
16 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Corby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Corby will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Wellingborough to Corby, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Corby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 22 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to Corby:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to Corby costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Corby take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 3m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (17m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Corby trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:41 Wellingborough | 0h16 | 8:57 Corby | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Wellingborough to Corby run on average 8 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 16m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:22 |
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Discover the best of Corby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Corby trip today.
Volunteer-run heritage museum covering Corby’s steel, communities and post-war growth. A compact introduction to the town’s story.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Kettering with changing exhibitions, local history displays and a well-kept Georgian setting.
Local history museum in Oakham Castle’s former riding school, showing objects from Rutland and the wider region near Corby.
Large country park with woodland walks, lakes, birdwatching and a heritage railway. A favourite green escape close to Corby.
Popular boating lake and parkland with waterside paths, wildlife and open space. A relaxed local favourite for outdoor time.
Attractive town-centre park with formal gardens, open lawns and play areas. Ideal for a gentle stroll or short break between sights.
A Scottish-style minced lamb or beef pie with gravy, reflecting Corby’s strong Scottish heritage from post-war steel town migration.
A potato scone cooked on a griddle, widely linked to Scottish breakfasts and common in Corby homes because of the town’s Scottish roots.
A soft white morning roll, often filled with bacon or sausage. It is a familiar Scottish bakery staple still associated with Corby’s local identity.
Established Indian restaurant known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and friendly casual dining in Corby.
Well-known local Italian venue serving pizza, pasta and hearty mains in an informal family-friendly atmosphere.
Popular pub restaurant serving grills, British mains and drinks in a relaxed, modern setting close to the town centre.
Corby is Moderate for UK travel. Chain hotels and casual dining are fairly priced, but rail fares and pub meals can add up versus cheaper regional towns.
Restaurants may add a service charge; if not, 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Corby Railway Station -> Corby Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough to Corby 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 Corby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wellingborough to Corby trains use the Wellingborough to Corby station pair. Use this guide to compare Wellingborough and Corby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wellingborough is 1 km from Wellingborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Wellingborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Wellingborough.
ATMs are available at Wellingborough.
Ticket office support is available at Wellingborough.
Available at Wellingborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Wellingborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wellingborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Corby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Corby.
Ticket office support is available at Corby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Corby: Parking, WC.
Available at Corby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Corby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A - this station has step-free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, 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: Yes.
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