The average train between Edinburgh and Kettering takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Kettering station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Edinburgh to Kettering train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Kettering train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Edinburgh to Kettering train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kettering is 426.6 km. The road distance is 633 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kettering via Peterborough and Leicester in around 5h 54m.