What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kettering?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kettering is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Kettering?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Kettering via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Bristol to Kettering?

The distance between Bristol and Kettering is 193 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Kettering without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Kettering without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Kettering?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Bristol to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Kettering bus from?

Bristol to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Kettering train from?

Bristol to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Kettering?

The best way to get from Bristol to Kettering is to train via London which takes 3h 3m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £17 - £30 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Bristol to Kettering bus arrive?

Bristol to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Bristol to Kettering train arrive?

Bristol to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Kettering is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Bristol to Kettering.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Kettering?

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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Bristol to Kettering - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Kettering by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 3m
£89–158
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
6h 9m
£17–30
Drive 123.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Ketteringcar 123.4 mi
2h 22m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 21m
£79–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Summer Fest Locking Road Car Park to Northampton Bus Interchangebus Sf9
7h 35m
£33–76

Bristol to Kettering by train and subway

226Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Kettering, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 9m.

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