The average train between Macclesfield and Kettering takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Macclesfield to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Macclesfield to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Kettering is 134.3 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 13m.