The average train between Kettering and Ilford takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering to Ilford. 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 every 30 minutes between Kettering and Ilford. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Ilford at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 2m • 2 changes


1h 34m • 2 changes


1h 42m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Ilford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Kettering to Ilford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Ilford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ilford station.
Book your Kettering to Ilford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Kettering and Ilford is 108.2 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Ilford via London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, and Farringdon Without in around 1h 34m.