The average bus between Bristol and Kettering takes 6h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Kettering. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bristol and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Kettering at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Kettering? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Kettering station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Bristol to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Police Station.
The distance between Bristol and Kettering is 165.7 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via London Heathrow Airport, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 10m.