The average train between Reading and Kettering takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading 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 every 20 minutes between Reading and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Kettering at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


2h 7m • 2 changes
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2h 29m • 2 changes


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2h 17m • 2 changes


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1h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Kettering station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Reading to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Reading to Kettering train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Reading and Kettering is 106.1 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h.