Reading to Kettering by train

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Overview: trains from Reading to Kettering

Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading 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 00:39 View journey
Last train 21:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 105
Trains / day 75 View all
Cheapest journey US$103.64 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 21m
Train operators 9

Discover Reading to Kettering by train

Planning a train adventure from Reading to Kettering? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Reading and Kettering: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$103.64, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel from Reading to Kettering

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:39 and the last departure is 21:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:20 and the last train leaves at 21:15. On average, a total of 75 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Reading to Kettering

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 1 minute, travelling a total distance of 105 kilometres.

When are tickets between Reading and Kettering available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Reading and Kettering can be purchased 4 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Reading to Kettering

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Kettering city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Kettering

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

The train journey from Reading to Kettering covers 105 kilometres in total.

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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.