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Corby Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run local history museum covering Corby’s steel era, wartime stories, and community life. The best place to understand the town’s identity.
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Corby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Corby will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kettering for Corby on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 8 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Corby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€9 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38m Average total duration Fastest 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Corby:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Corby costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Corby take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (8m by train vs 21m by car). Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Corby trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41847 | On time 6:46 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 6:54 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41851 | On time 7:22 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 7:30 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41854 | On time 7:48 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 7:56 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41858 | On time 8:19 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 8:27 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41862 | On time 8:49 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 8:57 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41863 | On time 9:19 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 9:27 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41866 | On time 9:51 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 9:59 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41869 | On time 10:16 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 10:24 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41873 | On time 10:46 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h09 | 10:55 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41875 | On time 11:17 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 11:25 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C41879 | On time 11:46 AM Kettering station (KET) | 0h08 | 11:54 AM Corby station (COR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kettering to Corby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:23, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 8m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 1:23 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Discover the best of Corby — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Corby trip today.
Volunteer-run local history museum covering Corby’s steel era, wartime stories, and community life. The best place to understand the town’s identity.
Arts venue with changing exhibitions, films, and performances. Worth visiting for contemporary visual art in the heart of town.
Historic house museum with furnished rooms, rural heritage displays, and a recreated village street near Corby. A strong family-friendly cultural visit.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, and a heritage village area. Excellent for walks, family outings, and a calmer side of Corby.
Former quarry transformed into a waterside nature park. Popular for birdwatching, easy trails, and scenic open views close to town.
Historic village area centered on the castle approach, with stone cottages and a picturesque atmosphere that feels far older than modern Corby.
A classic East Midlands breakfast of cured bacon, sausages, eggs and fried bread. A hearty local staple in cafés and pubs around Corby.
A traditional Northamptonshire pie of spiced pork baked in hot-water crust pastry. It is a long-standing county favourite often eaten cold.
British beer-battered fish with chips is a pub and takeaway classic in Corby. It is a reliable local comfort meal, especially on Fridays.
Popular independent Italian restaurant in Corby appreciated for pasta, pizza and friendly service in a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
Stylish restaurant at Rushton Hall known for modern British dining in a refined country house setting suitable for special occasions.
Well-known pub and restaurant in Rockingham serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a historic, welcoming setting.
Corby is moderate for UK travelers: chain hotels and casual dining are fairly priced, while rail travel and pub meals can add up versus cheaper towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and cafes usually just take small change.
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Corby Railway Station -> George Street, Corby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Corby by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Corby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kettering to Corby trains use the Kettering to Corby station pair. Use this guide to compare Kettering and Corby train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kettering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Kettering.
Ticket office support is available at Kettering.
Available at Kettering: Parking, WC.
Available at Kettering: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kettering: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Corby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Corby.
Ticket office support is available at Corby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Corby: Parking, WC.
Available at Corby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Corby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A - this station has step-free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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