The average train between Darlington and Kettering takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 Darlington and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Darlington 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.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Kettering station via Grantham station and Nottingham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Darlington to Kettering train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Kettering train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
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The distance between Darlington and Kettering is 242.6 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Kettering via Grantham and Nottingham in around 3h 39m.