The average train between Kettering and Penrith takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kettering to Penrith. 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 every 2 hours between Kettering and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Penrith at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Penrith station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Kettering to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Penrith train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Kettering to Penrith train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and Penrith is 285.6 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Penrith North Lakes via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 28m.