There are 5 ways to get from Runcorn to Kettering by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 12m£37–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coach Parkbus Ukn21
6h 47m£18–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Runcorn to Rugbytrain
- Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 96
- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
4h 34m£42–116Drive 120 mi
- Drive from Runcorn to Ketteringcar 120 mi
2h 45m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Warrington Central to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 53m£38–103
Runcorn to Kettering by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Kettering is to bus which costs £18 - £70 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Beechwood and arriving at Police Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Runcorn and Kettering is 129 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Runcorn to Kettering, including transfers.
Runcorn to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Runcorn to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Runcorn to Kettering via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coach Park every 2 hours. Tickets cost £13–60 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Runcorn to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Runcorn to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Nuneaton to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rugby Rail Station to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3–4
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Runcorn to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Park station.
Runcorn to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Kettering is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Runcorn to Kettering.
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