The average train between Exeter and Kettering takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Kettering at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Kettering station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Exeter to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Exeter to Kettering train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Exeter and Kettering is 268.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 37m.