The average train between Barnstaple and Kettering takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Kettering station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Barnstaple to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Barnstaple to Kettering train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Barnstaple and Kettering is 272.2 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Kettering via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 10m.