The average train between Kettering and Bolton takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Bolton. 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 Bolton. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Bolton at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Bolton station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Kettering to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Kettering to Bolton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Bolton is 174.4 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Bolton via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 34m.