The average train between Kettering and Plymouth takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Kettering to Plymouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Plymouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Kettering to Plymouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Kettering and Plymouth is 327.1 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 3m.