The average train between Canterbury and Kettering takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Kettering at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Kettering station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Canterbury to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Kettering train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Canterbury to Kettering train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Canterbury and Kettering is 175.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Kettering via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 5m.