The average bus between Leeds and Kettering takes 9h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 twice daily between Leeds and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 2m • 2 changes


6h 17m • 2 changes
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14h 2m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Kettering station via St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Leeds to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Leeds and Kettering is 164.9 km. The road distance is 206 km.
National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h.