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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Derby
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Derby will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kettering for Derby on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
4:22 PM1h05Kettering5:27 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
- 4:22 PM1h05Kettering5:27 PMDerby$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kettering to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Derby:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Derby costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $21 (€17) 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.
Live departures
Kettering to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Derby trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:30 PM Kettering | 1h08 | 11:38 PM Derby | 1 transfer | |
| 10:30 PM Kettering | 1h20 | 11:50 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
| 4:22 PM Kettering | 1h05 | 5:27 PM Derby | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Derby
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Trains from Kettering to Derby run on average 7 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Kettering to Derby trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Kettering and Derby from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Kettering to Derby
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kettering to Derby
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
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ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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