Bristol to Kettering by train

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Overview: trains from Bristol to Kettering

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bristol to Kettering, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:45 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 158
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey US$97.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 53m
Train operators 5

Explore Bristol to Kettering by train

Thinking about travelling from Bristol to Kettering by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Bristol to Kettering

Getting from Bristol to Kettering by rail typically costs US$97.00, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Bristol to Kettering daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Kettering on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 17 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:45: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:40: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:30: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:30: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 54 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Bristol to Kettering

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 49 minutes, spanning 158 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Bristol and Kettering tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Bristol and Kettering are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Bristol to Kettering

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Kettering city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Bristol to Kettering

Want to know more about your journey from Bristol to Kettering? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Bristol and Kettering spans 158 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.