The average train between Kettering and Reading takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering to Reading. 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 30 minutes between Kettering and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 9m • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes


1h 51m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Reading. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Reading station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Kettering to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Reading train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Kettering to Reading train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kettering and Reading is 106.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 55m.