The average train between Kettering and Chester takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Chester. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Chester station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Kettering to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Kettering to Chester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Chester is 170.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Chester via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 30m.