The average train between Kettering and Leeds takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Kettering to Leeds. 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 Leeds. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Leeds at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Leeds station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Kettering to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Leeds train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Kettering to Leeds train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kettering and Leeds is 164.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Leeds via Leicester and Sheffield in around 2h 42m.