The average train between Kettering and Sunderland takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kettering to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Newcastle station via Nottingham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Kettering to Sunderland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Kettering and Sunderland is 282 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Sunderland via Nottingham, Grantham, and Newcastle in around 5h 24m.