The average train between Kettering and York takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 8:26 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to York. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at York station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Kettering to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at York station.
Book your Kettering to York train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Kettering and York is 175 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to York via Nottingham and Grantham in around 3h 25m.