The average train between Kettering and Exeter takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Exeter. 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 Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Exeter station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Kettering to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Exeter train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Kettering to Exeter train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kettering and Exeter is 268.6 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Exeter St Davids via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 53m.