There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Kettering by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 28m£84–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
6h 17m£19–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
- Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
4h 42m£48–101Drive 123.3 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Ketteringcar 123.3 mi
2h 22m£30–44
Bristol to Kettering by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Kettering is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via Haymarket Bus Station and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Bristol and Kettering is 157 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Bristol to Kettering, including transfers.
Bristol to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Kettering is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kettering via Birmingham New Street and Leicester in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Luton to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Kettering bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Bristol to Kettering train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Kettering is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Bristol to Kettering.
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