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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
5 h 26 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Edinburgh will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 2 trains that leave Kettering for Edinburgh on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 427 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 26 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 46 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 Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$177 Average price | $58 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 24m Average total duration 10h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Edinburgh:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kettering to Edinburgh costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $130 (€106) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Edinburgh costing on average $177 (€143).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 10h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1h 8m sooner (5h 2m by train vs 6h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $177 (€143) compared to roughly $155 (€125) 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.
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 Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:06 AM Kettering | 6h06 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:26 AM Kettering | 5h44 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:24 AM Kettering | 5h46 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:26 AM Kettering | 5h44 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:22 AM Kettering | 5h45 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:22 AM Kettering | 5h47 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:22 PM Kettering | 5h47 | 6:09 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:22 PM Kettering | 5h49 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:22 PM Kettering | 5h43 | 8:05 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:22 PM Kettering | 5h47 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:22 PM Kettering | 5h52 | 10:14 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:24 PM Kettering | 5h43 | 11:07 PM Edinburgh | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kettering to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:07, the last at 18:26. The fastest train covers the 265 miles (427 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 1:07 AM |
Last train 6:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
Striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of figures from Scottish history and culture. Well regarded for both the collection and the building itself.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
One of Edinburgh’s essential viewpoints, especially popular for sunrise and sunset photography. Famous for sweeping views over the city and Arthur’s Seat.
Ancient volcanic peak in Holyrood Park with the city’s most famous hike and outstanding panoramic views. A classic outdoor Edinburgh experience.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a peppery savoury pudding traditionally made with oats and offal, served with mashed turnips and potatoes. It is strongly associated with Edinburgh and Burns supps
A rich Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. Though from Cullen, it is a classic on Edinburgh menus and a comforting local staple
A traditional hearty soup of barley, root vegetables and usually lamb or mutton. It is a long-standing Scottish comfort food commonly found in pubs and cafes
A polished gastropub from Tom Kitchin, known for refined Scottish pub classics, seasonal produce and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere
A long-established seafood restaurant popular for Scottish mussels, fish dishes and a relaxed city-centre setting
A respected upscale seafood restaurant focused on high-quality Scottish fish and shellfish in an elegant contemporary space
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