The average train between Kettering and Canterbury takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Canterbury. 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 Kettering and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Kettering to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Kettering to Canterbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Kettering and Canterbury is 175.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 37m.