Carlisle to Kettering Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Kettering takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

5h 21m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain

4h 59m

£54–153

Carlisle to Kettering train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:07 PM → 8:35 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
5:11 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
6:08 PM → 10:36 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
6:46 PM → 5:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:54 AM → 7:35 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:03 AM → 11:35 AM
4h 31m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 12:34 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
9:11 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 4:35 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
1:06 PM → 5:35 PM
4h 28m • 3 changes
2:06 PM → 6:35 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.