Carlisle to Kettering Trains

Carlisle to Kettering trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Kettering takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. 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 17m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
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Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain

4h 56m

£54–155

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 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:08 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
10h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
9:11 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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