The average train between Plymouth and Kettering takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth to Kettering. 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 Plymouth and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kettering at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Kettering station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Plymouth to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Kettering train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Plymouth to Kettering train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Plymouth and Kettering is 327.1 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Kettering via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.