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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Manchester is to bus which costs £22 - £30 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Northampton Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Leicester and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Kettering to Manchester?

The distance between Kettering and Manchester is 132 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Manchester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Kettering to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kettering to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Kettering to Manchester?

The best way to get from Kettering to Manchester is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Kettering to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kettering to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kettering to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Manchester is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kettering to Manchester.

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

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Kettering to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Kettering to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Manchester Piccadilly
3h 5m
£44–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk023
5h 26m
£23–30
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Manchester115.7 mi
2h 46m
£29–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 29m
£81–297
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 39m
£36–96
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Northampton Bus InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Shudehill InterchangeUk023
5h 27m
£23–30

Kettering to Manchester by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 5mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Manchester Piccadilly via Leicester and Nuneaton in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange and Northampton Town Centre in around 5h 26m.

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