The average train between York and Kettering takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Kettering. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Kettering station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
York to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your York to Kettering train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Kettering is 175 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from York to Kettering via Sheffield and Leicester in around 2h 54m.