The average train between Telford and Kettering takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Telford 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 Telford and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Telford to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Telford to Kettering train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Kettering is 120.6 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 2h 41m.