The average train between Kettering and Blackpool takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Blackpool. 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 Kettering and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Blackpool station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Kettering to Blackpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Blackpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Kettering to Blackpool train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 5 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Blackpool is 221.2 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Blackpool North via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 25m.