The average train between Ely and Kettering takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Kettering at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Kettering station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Ely to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Ely to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ely and Kettering is 67 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Ely to Kettering via Leicester in around 2h 16m.