The average train between Cardiff and Kettering takes 3h 14m 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.
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 14m. 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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Cardiff to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Cardiff to Kettering train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cardiff and Kettering is 196.8 km. The road distance is 352 km.
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 29m.