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Train times from Kettering to London

Kettering connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is St Pancras in 47 minutes on a direct train.

Fastest journey to London
47 minutes to St Pancras
Direct service
Yes
London terminals served
1 (St Pancras)
Operator
Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed
Source
Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
Data reviewed
2026-08-17

Kettering to each London terminal

Journey times from Kettering to London terminals
London terminalFastestFastest directTypical peakPeak trainsOperator
St Pancras47 minsame as fastest59 min4.1/hrThameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed

Kettering to St Pancras

The fastest train from Kettering to London St Pancras takes 47 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Kettering the 85th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Kettering to London take?

The fastest train from Kettering reaches London St Pancras in 47 minutes. Kettering connects to 1 London terminal: St Pancras.

Which London station should I travel to from Kettering?

St Pancras is the quickest at 47 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to St Pancras.

Is Kettering a good commuter town for London?

At 47 minutes to London St Pancras, Kettering is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

Are there direct trains from Kettering to London?

Yes. Direct services run to St Pancras.

What are the nearest stations to Kettering?

The closest alternatives are Wellingborough, Corby, Market Harborough. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

Other places within 60 minutes of St Pancras

Kettering is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 minutes of London St Pancras, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.

See all of them on the map →

Nearby stations

Alternative departure points close to Kettering, for comparing platforms rather than places.

All London terminals

Data: journey times are the fastest typical weekday service on each route, computed from Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open Government Licence. They exclude engineering works and disruption, and are not live departure times. Last reviewed 2026-08-17. Read the full methodology → Report a correction →