The average train between Kettering and Congleton takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Congleton. 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 Congleton. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kettering to Congleton? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Congleton station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Kettering to Congleton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Congleton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Kettering to Congleton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Congleton is 131.3 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Congleton via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Stoke-on-Trent in around 3h 29m.