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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Kettering is to bus via Leicester which costs £16 - £25 and takes 6h 6m.

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 37m and costs £45 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Manchester to Kettering?

The distance between Manchester and Kettering is 132 miles. The road distance is 114.7 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 37m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 37m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Manchester to Kettering bus arrive?

Manchester to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 50m 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?

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2h 37m
£49–75
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
6h 6m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 35m
£35–57
Drive 114.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Ketteringcar 114.1 mi
2h 50m
£29–41
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
4h 4m
£101–313
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 3m
£61–87

Manchester to Kettering by train

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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