The average train between Penrith and Kettering takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Kettering station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Penrith to Kettering train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Kettering train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Penrith to Kettering train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Kettering is 285.6 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Kettering via Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 5h 1m.