The average train between Gloucester and Kettering takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Gloucester to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Gloucester to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gloucester and Kettering is 119.3 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 2h 58m.