The average train between Rotherham and Kettering takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Kettering station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Rotherham to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Rotherham to Kettering train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rotherham and Kettering is 122.3 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Kettering via Sheffield and Leicester in around 2h 24m.