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Compare train and bus for Kettering to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Kettering to Sheffield
Compare the available ways to get from Kettering to Sheffield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Sheffield:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Sheffield costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (1h 28m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $33 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 Sheffield
How to get from Kettering to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kettering to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 PM 2h15 Kettering 10:00 PM Sheffield $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 PM 2h15 Kettering 10:00 PM Sheffield $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 PM 2h15 Kettering 10:00 PM Sheffield $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Sheffield:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Sheffield costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kettering and Sheffield 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 Sheffield station (SHF).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Sheffield by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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