The average train between Kettering and Carlisle takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Carlisle. 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 2 hours between Kettering and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Carlisle station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Kettering to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Kettering to Carlisle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kettering and Carlisle is 313.6 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Carlisle via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 32m.