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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kettering is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 39m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Police Station via Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kettering?

The distance between Manchester and Kettering is 132 miles. The road distance is 114.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 39m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Manchester to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kettering bus from?

Manchester to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Kettering train from?

Manchester to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Kettering?

The best way to get from Manchester to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 2h 39m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Kettering bus arrive?

Manchester to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Where does the Manchester to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Kettering is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Manchester to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

There are 693+ hotels available in Kettering.

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

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

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2h 39m
£46–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to LakeUk023
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Police StationX4
4h 55m
£25–40
Drive 114.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Kettering114.1 mi
2h 49m
£28–41
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Kettering
4h 26m
£78–272
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to KetteringNottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 3m
£35–109

Manchester to Kettering by train

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Police Station via Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 4h 55m.

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