The average train between Bournemouth and Kettering takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Kettering at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station 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 Bournemouth to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Kettering station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Bournemouth to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Bournemouth to Kettering train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bournemouth and Kettering is 202.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Kettering via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m.