The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Kettering
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Kettering will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wolverhampton 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 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.




Live departures
Wolverhampton to Kettering train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Kettering trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:57 Wolverhampton | 2h40 | 06:37 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Wolverhampton | 2h56 | 09:35 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Kettering
Trains from Wolverhampton to Kettering run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 22:22 |
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Kettering train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Kettering
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
- 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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