The average train between Kettering and Lincoln takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Lincoln station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Kettering to Lincoln train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Lincoln train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lincoln Central station.
Book your Kettering to Lincoln train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kettering and Lincoln is 93 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Lincoln Central via Nottingham in around 2h 13m.