The average train between Thirsk and Kettering takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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 Thirsk and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Kettering at 1:04 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Kettering station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Thirsk to Kettering train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Thirsk to Kettering train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Thirsk to Kettering train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Kettering is 208 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Kettering via York, Grantham, and Nottingham in around 4h 9m.