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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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from London to Kettering
Compare the available ways to get from London to Kettering, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Kettering:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kettering costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Kettering take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (55m by train vs 2h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $45 (€38) 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 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.
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 1h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 12:20 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:00 PM 1h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 12:20 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C21657
11:35 AM 0h45 London St Pancras International (STP) 12:20 PM Kettering station (KET) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C41875
10:15 AM 1h00 London St Pancras International (STP) 11:15 AM Kettering station (KET) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - C41869
9:15 AM 1h00 London St Pancras International (STP) 10:15 AM Kettering station (KET) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - C41873
9:45 AM 1h00 London St Pancras International (STP) 10:45 AM Kettering station (KET) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
9:00 PM 1h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 10:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:05 AM 1h25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 1:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:25 AM 1h30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 10:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Kettering:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Kettering costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Kettering take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Kettering by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kettering by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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