The average train between Chatham and Kettering takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Kettering at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Kettering station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Chatham to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Chatham to Kettering train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chatham and Kettering is 142.3 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Kettering via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 51m.