The average train between Kettering and Bristol takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester 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 Kettering to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Bristol station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Kettering to Bristol train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Bristol train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Kettering to Bristol train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Kettering and Bristol is 165.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Bristol Temple Meads via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 39m.