The average train between Kettering and Whitstable takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Whitstable. 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 Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Whitstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Kettering to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Whitstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Kettering to Whitstable train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Kettering and Whitstable is 166.6 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Whitstable via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.