The average train between Dover and Kettering takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Kettering station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Dover to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Dover to Kettering train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dover and Kettering is 199.2 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Kettering via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 16m.