The average train between Sunderland and Kettering takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Kettering at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Kettering? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Kettering station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Sunderland to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Sunderland to Kettering train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Sunderland and Kettering is 282 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Kettering via Newcastle, Grantham, and Nottingham in around 5h 15m.