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 £12 - £22 and takes 6h 2m.

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 16m 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 Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs £29 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 7m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 6h 2m.

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 16m 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?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

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 Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
3h 7m
£29–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Chester Bus InterchangeUkn21
6h 2m
£13–22
Drive 126.3 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Chester126.3 mi
2h 16m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
4h 24m
£39–77
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
4h 43m
£38–106

Kettering to Chester by train

150Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage 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 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange and Coach Park in around 6h 2m.

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