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Compare train and bus for Kettering to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Kettering to London
Compare the available ways to get from Kettering to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to London:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to London costing on average $53 (€45).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (58m by train vs 2h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $53 (€45) compared to roughly $46 (€39) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Kettering to London
How to get from Kettering to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kettering to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h20 Northampton, Town Centre 10:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 PM 1h20 Northampton, Town Centre 10:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W706758:09 AM 0h48 Kettering station (KET) 8:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C042229:19 AM 1h03 Kettering station (KET) 10:22 AM London St Pancras International (STP) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
C042208:47 AM 1h06 Kettering station (KET) 9:53 AM London St Pancras International (STP) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
C042036:18 AM 1h06 Kettering station (KET) 7:24 AM London St Pancras International (STP) $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM 1h35 Northampton, Town Centre 6:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM 1h35 Northampton, Town Centre 9:45 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM 1h40 Northampton, Town Centre 1:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to London:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to London costing on average $53 (€45).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kettering and London 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 London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to London by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 9 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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