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Compare train and bus for London to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kettering:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kettering costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Kettering take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
The journey is about 1h 6m faster (1h 20m by train vs 2h 26m by car) and roughly $17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 vs $46). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Kettering
How to get from London to Kettering by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Kettering is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:05 AM1h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:05 AM1h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)8:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W7095212:57 PM0h57London St Pancras International (STP)1:54 PMKettering station (KET)$571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C041919:30 AM0h58London St Pancras International (STP)10:28 AMKettering station (KET)$571One-way0 transfers
- W7094711:57 AM0h58London St Pancras International (STP)12:55 PMKettering station (KET)$571One-way0 transfers
- C217771:56 PM0h58London St Pancras International (STP)2:54 PMKettering station (KET)$571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM2h05London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station8:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Kettering:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kettering costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Kettering take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Kettering as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Kettering station (KET).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Kettering by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Kettering by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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