The average train between Kettering and Rochdale takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Rochdale. 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 Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kettering to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Kettering to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Kettering to Rochdale train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Kettering and Rochdale is 165.9 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Rochdale via Leicester, Nuneaton, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, Victoria Rail Station, and Manchester Victoria in around 3h 43m.