There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Kettering by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Nuneatontrain Blackpool North - London Euston
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 32m£68–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
6h 54m£24–48Drive 162.7 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Ketteringcar 162.7 mi
3h 23m£40–58Train, fly
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
5h 50m£125–356Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
5h 9m£85–134
Blackpool to Kettering by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Kettering is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Kettering is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Police Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Blackpool and Kettering is 175 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Blackpool to Kettering, including transfers.
Blackpool to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Kettering is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Police Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–190
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Kettering is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Blackpool to Kettering.
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