The average train between Kettering and Kent takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Kettering to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Kent. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Kent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Kettering to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Kettering to Kent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Kettering and Kent is 161.6 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 2h 40m.