The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Leicester
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Leicester will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 trains that leave Kettering for Leicester on Sat, Jan 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 31 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest trains will take 57 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kettering to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kettering to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Leicester trains for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:58 AM Kettering | 0h24 | 7:22 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Kettering | 0h23 | 8:19 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:53 AM Kettering | 0h24 | 12:17 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Kettering | 0h23 | 4:49 PM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 31 | |||||
![]() | 5:08 AM Kettering | 1h04 | 6:12 AM Leicester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Leicester
Trains from Kettering to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 00:18 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Kettering to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Kettering and Leicester from $7 (€6). 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 Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kettering to Leicester
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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