The average train between Kettering and Bournemouth takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering to Bournemouth. 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 every 30 minutes between Kettering and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Bournemouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Kettering to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Kettering to Bournemouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Kettering and Bournemouth is 202.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Bournemouth via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 41m.