The average bus between Leicester and Kettering takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 2 hours between Leicester and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at The Square and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 6m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Kettering station via The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Leicester to Kettering bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Haymarket Bus Station.
Leicester to Kettering bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Leicester and Kettering is 38.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Bus Interchange via The Square and Market Hall in around 2h 10m.