The average bus between Cardiff and Kettering takes 9h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Kettering. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Kettering at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Kettering? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Cardiff to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.
The distance between Cardiff and Kettering is 196.8 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 57m.