The average train between Smethwick and Kettering takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Smethwick 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 Smethwick and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Smethwick is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Kettering at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Smethwick station and arriving at Kettering station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Smethwick to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Smethwick to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Smethwick to Kettering train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Smethwick and Kettering is 84.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 2h 9m.