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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Chester is to bus which costs £8 - £22 and takes 6h 1m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Chester?

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

How far is it from Kettering to Chester?

The distance between Kettering and Chester is 128 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Chester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 3m and costs £29 - £100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kettering to Chester bus from?

Kettering to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Chester train from?

Kettering to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Chester?

The best way to get from Kettering to Chester is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 3m and costs £29 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Kettering to Chester bus arrive?

Kettering to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Kettering to Chester train arrive?

Kettering to Chester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Chester?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

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

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Stockport / ...
3h 3m
£29–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
6h 1m
£9–22
Drive 126.3 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Chestercar 126.3 mi
2h 17m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
4h 26m
£31–105
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
4h 29m
£35–101

Kettering to Chester by train

139Weekly Trains

3h 3mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kettering to Chester.

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Chester via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange and Northampton Town Centre in around 6h 1m.

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