The average train between Leeds and Kettering takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds to Kettering. 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 Leeds and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Kettering station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Leeds to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Leeds to Kettering train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Leeds and Kettering is 164.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Kettering via Sheffield and Leicester in around 2h 55m.