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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Luton
Showing times and prices for Dec 08
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
61 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Luton will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Kettering for Luton on Mon, Dec 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 48 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.
07:47AM0h39
Kettering08:26AMLuton
€121One-way
0 transfers
09:47AM0h38
Kettering10:25AMLuton
€141One-way
0 transfers
03:40AM0h48
Kettering04:28AMLuton
€241One-way
0 transfers
04:48PM0h37
Kettering05:25PMLuton
€411One-way
0 transfers
11:11AM0h43
Kettering11:54AMLuton
€421One-way
0 transfers
04:48PM0h37
Kettering05:25PMLuton
€411One-way
0 transfers
09:47AM0h38
Kettering10:25AMLuton
€141One-way
0 transfers
07:47AM0h39
Kettering08:26AMLuton
€121One-way
0 transfers
11:11AM0h43
Kettering11:54AMLuton
€421One-way
0 transfers
03:40AM0h48
Kettering04:28AMLuton
€241One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Kettering to Luton train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Luton trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:34 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:59 AM Kettering | 0h36 | 8:35 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:17 AM Kettering | 0h33 | 8:50 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:55 AM Kettering | 0h39 | 9:34 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:18 PM Kettering | 0h37 | 5:55 PM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
| 3:40 AM Kettering | 0h48 | 4:28 AM Luton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Luton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Kettering to Luton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 37 miles (61 km) distance in 33m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 37 miles (61 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:46 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Kettering to Luton trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Kettering and Luton from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
33m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
East Midlands Trains frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
$53 (€43)
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
36m
Cheapest Price
$33 (€27)
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Trains from Kettering to Luton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
The train journey from Kettering to Luton offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Northamptonshire countryside and passing through small towns and villages, but it is not typically renowned for being exceptionally scenic.
Yes, a day trip from Kettering to Luton is feasible with a travel time of 33m and a distance of 37 miles (61 km). Trains run 8 times per day.
The train from Kettering to Luton takes 33m and runs 8 per day.
The distance by train from Kettering to Luton is 37 miles (61 km).
The last train from Kettering to Luton leaves at 11:46 PM.
Train ticket prices from Kettering to Luton can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13 (€10), while the average price is around $34 (€27).
The train station in Kettering that goes to Luton is Kettering station (KET), which connects to Luton station (LUT).
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Kettering to Luton.
The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Luton is by train, with a cost of around $13 (€10).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Kettering to Luton.
The first train from Kettering to Luton leaves at 12:15 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Kettering to Luton.
Yes, there is a direct train from Kettering to Luton. This service operates 6 times per day, provided by East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kettering to Luton
Kettering
Luton
The major train station for departures in Kettering is Kettering. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kettering for your trip from Kettering to Luton.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Kettering
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
The major train station for arrivals in Luton is Leagrave. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leagrave for your journey to Luton from Kettering.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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