The average train between Ellesmere Port and Kettering takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Kettering at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Kettering station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Ellesmere Port to Kettering train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Ellesmere Port to Kettering train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Kettering train tickets online with Merseyrail and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Kettering is 175.9 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Kettering via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Nottingham in around 5h 34m.