The average train between Stafford and Kettering takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Kettering station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Stafford to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Stafford to Kettering train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stafford and Kettering is 104.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Kettering via Nuneaton and Leicester in around 2h 9m.