The average train between Banbury and Kettering takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Banbury to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Banbury to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Banbury and Kettering is 56.1 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 2h 55m.