The average train between Kettering and St Helens takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to St Helens. 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 St Helens. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into St Helens at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at St Helens station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Kettering to St Helens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to St Helens train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Kettering to St Helens train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kettering and St Helens is 178.3 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to St Helens Central via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Wigan North Western in around 4h 25m.