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Compare train and bus for Kettering to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $120 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $120, while a train costs an average of $120.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$120 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$102. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Kettering to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kettering to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:51 PM 3h14 Kettering 9:05 PM Cambridge $11 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5:51 PM 3h14 Kettering 9:05 PM Cambridge $11 1 One-way 2 transfers
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5:51 PM 3h14 Kettering 9:05 PM Cambridge $11 1 One-way 2 transfers
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12:01 PM 3h24 Kettering 3:25 PM Cambridge $11 1 One-way 2 transfers
2:16 PM 3h29 Kettering 5:45 PM Cambridge $11 1 One-way 2 transfers
6:13 AM 3h47 Kettering 10:00 AM Cambridge $11 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kettering and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kettering station (KET) and arrive in Cambridge South.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
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