The average train between Sunderland and Kettering takes 5h 58m 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 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 40m • 3 changesWant 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 Newcastle station and arriving at Kettering station via Grantham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Sunderland to Kettering train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Kettering train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Kettering is 282 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Kettering via Newcastle, Grantham, and Nottingham in around 5h 17m.