The average bus between Manchester and Kettering takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Kettering at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Kettering station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Manchester to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Manchester and Kettering is 157.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–19 and the journey takes 3h 40m.