Kettering Train Station
Kettering train station is located south-west of the town centre of Kettering in Northamptonshire.
Trains to Kettering pull up in a splendid station dating back to 1857. Regarded as one of the top remaining examples of Midland architecture, the platforms' original cast-iron columns and glass canopies were restored by Railtrack in 2000. At the time of rail's arrival, Kettering's boot and shoe industry was suffering from the recession, but the station opened new avenues of trade and the industry's prosperity was soon restored until the end of the century.
The line was linked to London in 1867 and has catered to city commuters ever since, with modern-day trains leaving for St Pancras every 20 minutes.
A trip to Kettering isn't complete without a wander around the town's Heritage Quarter in Sheep Street, and the Manor House Museum is also a must-visit to take in the artwork of one of Kettering's most famous residents, the painter Sir Alfred East. For children, Britain's second-oldest theme park, Wicksteed Park, remains a star attraction to this day, with over one million visitors per year.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 500 | ||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 60 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>Customers provide own padlock</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | lifts to all platforms |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:45 - 18:30 |
| Saturday Sunday | Closed |
Trains to Kettering station
Kettering train station is mainly served by East Midlands Railway trains. Direct EMR services connect Kettering to London St Pancras, Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Sheffield and Corby.
From Kettering, you can also reach Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Birmingham and many more cities, but you’ll need to change at least once – usually at Derby or Leicester, depending on your destination.
Kettering train station arrivals and departures
Want to know when your next train from/to Kettering station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Kettering railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Kettering.
Kettering station has three entrances, all located on the Station Road side. The middle and main entrance lead into the concourse and platform 1 with ramp access throughout.
The ticket office is on the left before entering the platform and a cafe is on the right. The toilets are on platform 1. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are accessed via a footbridge with lifts.
Kettering train station parking
Kettering station has one car park with a separate entrance. Step-free access is available not only at the car park but throughout the station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kettering train station open?
Kettering train station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The railway station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Kettering train station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Kettering station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Kettering station.
Are there toilets at Kettering train station?
Yes, toilets are available to use at Kettering train station.
Are dogs allowed at Kettering train station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Kettering station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Kettering
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 05:13 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 05:55 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 06:08 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 06:30 | 3 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 06:43 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Leicester | East Midlands Railway | 05:12 | 3 | On time |
| from Derby | East Midlands Railway | 05:53 | 3 | On time |
| from Derby | East Midlands Railway | 06:06 | 3 | On time |
| from Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 06:29 | 3 | On time |
| from Melton Mowbray | East Midlands Railway | 06:41 | 1 | On time |