Cardiff to Kettering Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kettering takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

3h 15m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 15m

£93–160

Cardiff to Kettering train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Kettering at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
5:53 AM → 8:54 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:20 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:20 AM
3h • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:29 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kettering, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 15m.

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