There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Kettering by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 40m£38–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
6h 47m£32–98Drive 153.8 mi
- Drive from Poole to Ketteringcar 153.8 mi
2h 49m£38–54Bus, train, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from The George to Bournemouth Stationbus 17 / ...
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Banburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Roadbus 500
- Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
7h 40m£36–125
Poole to Kettering by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kettering is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Kettering via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Poole and Kettering is 188 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Poole to Kettering, including transfers.
Poole to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Kettering is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Kettering via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Police Station via London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–70
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Banbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from The George to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1865 772250
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Northampton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Poole to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Kettering is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Poole to Kettering.
Book your Poole to Kettering train tickets online with Omio.
There are 123+ hotels available in Kettering.




























