The average train between Shrewsbury and Kettering takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Kettering station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Shrewsbury to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Kettering train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Kettering train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Kettering is 141.3 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 1m.