The average train between Chesterfield and Kettering takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Kettering at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Kettering station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Chesterfield to Kettering train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Kettering train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Chesterfield to Kettering train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chesterfield and Kettering is 105.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Kettering via Leicester in around 1h 32m.