The average train between York and Kettering takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Kettering. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Kettering station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
York to Kettering train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Kettering train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your York to Kettering train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Kettering is 175 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from York to Kettering via Grantham and Nottingham in around 3h 5m.