The average train between Rugby and Kettering takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Kettering station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Rugby to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.
Rugby to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Rugby to Kettering train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Kettering is 36.7 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 1h 44m.