Train Carlisle to Kettering from £111 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Kettering takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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5h 3m

£77–171

Carlisle to Kettering train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 4:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
2:06 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 2:35 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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