The average train between Bristol and Kettering takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Bristol to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Bristol to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bristol and Kettering is 165.7 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 21m.