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The average train between Bolton and Kettering takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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.

4h 3m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bolton to Kettering train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways9h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways7h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways7h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways7h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways7h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways7h 12m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 11m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways12h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 8m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 3 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 58m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Kettering, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Kettering via Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 46m.

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