Train Manchester to Kettering from £65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Kettering takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 2m
Duration: 131 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

best

Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain

2h 37m

£53–84

Manchester to Kettering train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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