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Outbound fromLiverpool Lime Street to Kettering by train
It takes an average of 5h 23m to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Kettering by train, over a distance of around 117 miles (188 km). There are normally 88 trains per day travelling from Liverpool Lime Street to Kettering and tickets for this journey start from £24.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:18 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Kettering | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 117 miles (188 km) | |
| Frequency | 88 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £24.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kettering in 2 hours 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Kettering? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 23 minutes to travel the 117 miles (188 km) from Liverpool Lime Street to Kettering by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 88 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Kettering. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Kettering in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £24.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Kettering by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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