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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kettering is to bus which costs £16 - £65 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Police Station via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Chester to Kettering?

The distance between Chester and Kettering is 128 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kettering without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 6m and costs £28 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chester to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kettering bus from?

Chester to Kettering bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kettering train from?

Chester to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Kettering?

The best way to get from Chester to Kettering is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 6m and costs £28 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Chester to Kettering bus arrive?

Chester to Kettering bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Coach Park station.

Where does the Chester to Kettering train arrive?

Chester to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kettering is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Chester to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 6m
£29–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coach Parkbus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Police Stationbus 10 / ...
4h 53m
£16–61
Drive 126.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ketteringcar 126.5 mi
2h 17m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 4m
£32–127
Train #2
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 20m
£34–92

Chester to Kettering by train

153Weekly Trains

3h 6mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Police Station via Coach Park and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 53m.

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