- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€12
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 26 m
Buses on Sep 20
18
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kettering to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to London will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 18 buses from Kettering to London, including 15 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to London:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to London costing on average €45.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 51m by bus vs 2h 9m by car) and save roughly €25 compared to fuel and tolls (€13 vs €38). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €9 |
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to London buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h55 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 9:45 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h10 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 3h10 | 2:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 3h40 | 2:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h40 | 1:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 2:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 4h35 | 6:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h40 | 3:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 4:25 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h10 | 7:10 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 6:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h45 | 11:15 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 10:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 5:45 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h55 | 6:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kettering to London run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kettering to London buses use the Northampton, Town Centre to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Kettering and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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