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The average train between Kettering and Bolton takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kettering to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Kettering and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 55m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 44m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 15m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 14m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express3h 12m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Bolton via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 34m.

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