First train | 05:05 | |
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Last train | 00:34 | |
Departure station | Salford Crescent | |
Arrival station | Kettering | |
Journey time | From 2h 48m | |
Distance | 99 miles (160 km) | |
Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Salford Crescent to Kettering? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 4 minutes to travel the 99 miles (160 km) from Salford Crescent to Kettering by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales 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 Salford Crescent to Kettering in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Salford Crescent and Kettering is 5 hours and 4 minutes, with around 34 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Salford Crescent to Kettering is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Salford Crescent to Kettering. Travelling from Salford Crescent to Kettering by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Salford Crescent to Kettering leaves at 05:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Salford Crescent to Kettering leaves at 00:34. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Salford Crescent to Kettering cover a distance of around 99 miles (160 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Kettering to Salford Crescent.
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