The average train between Kettering and Poole takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Kettering to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Poole at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Poole. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Poole station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Kettering to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Kettering to Poole train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Kettering and Poole is 206.5 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Poole via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 56m.