There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Kettering by train, bus, or car
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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 22m£32–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
- Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Northampton Town Centrebus
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Police Stationbus 10 / ...
6h 8m£29–104Train, bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Banburytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
6h 5m£66–116Drive 151.1 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Ketteringcar 151.1 mi
2h 38m£38–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Kettering is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Police Station via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Kettering via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Kettering is 183 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £30 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Bournemouth to Kettering, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Kettering is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Kettering via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Police Station via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–70
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bournemouth to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Kettering is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Bournemouth to Kettering.
Book your Bournemouth to Kettering train tickets online with Omio.
There are 696+ hotels available in Kettering.



























