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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
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3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Kettering is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Kettering:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Kettering costing on average $35 (€27).
Other travel options to Kettering take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Kettering as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Kettering station (KET).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kettering by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Kettering by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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