Kettering to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kettering and Chester takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. 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.

3h 32m
Duration: 127 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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3h 20m

£37–91

Kettering to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Kettering and Chester. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:05 AM → 8:42 AM
7h 37m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 20m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 17m • 3 changes
12:29 PM → 3:55 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:42 AM
2h 48m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kettering to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.