The average train between Kettering and Cheltenham takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Kettering to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Cheltenham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Kettering to Cheltenham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Kettering and Cheltenham is 107.7 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Cheltenham Spa via Leicester and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 47m.