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Compare train and bus for Kettering to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Manchester:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Manchester costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
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How to get from Kettering to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kettering to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:10 PM3h10Kettering3:20 PMManchester$301One-way0 transfers
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12:10 PM3h10Kettering3:20 PMManchester$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 AM2h40Kettering2:20 PMManchester$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:40 AM2h40Kettering1:20 PMManchester$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Manchester:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Manchester costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kettering and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach Midlands to go to Manchester by bus.
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