The average train between Cardiff and Kettering takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Cardiff to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Cardiff to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Kettering is 196.8 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 4h 2m.