The average bus between Kettering and Bournemouth takes 7h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kettering to Bournemouth. 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 5 times a day between Kettering and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton Bus Interchange and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kettering to Bournemouth? 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 Kettering to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Kettering to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Kettering to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Kettering and Bournemouth is 202.9 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton Town Centre, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 33m.