The average train between Kettering and Dover takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Dover. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Kettering to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Kettering to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Kettering and Dover is 199.2 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m.