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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Kettering takes 5h 18m 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 18m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 8:08 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways5h 2m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 31m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Kettering.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Kettering, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 5h.

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