The average train between Sleaford and Kettering takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Sleaford 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 Sleaford and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Kettering station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Sleaford to Kettering train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Kettering train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Sleaford to Kettering train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sleaford and Kettering is 70 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Kettering via Nottingham in around 2h 23m.