First train | 19:41 | |
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Last train | 23:07 | |
Departure station | Barnstaple | |
Arrival station | Kettering | |
Journey time | From 10h 58m | |
Distance | 169 miles (272 km) | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Barnstaple to Kettering? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 11 minutes to travel the 169 miles (272 km) from Barnstaple to Kettering by train, although you can get there in as little as 10 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry 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 Barnstaple 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.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Kettering by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Barnstaple to Kettering is 10 hours and 58 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Barnstaple to Kettering. Travelling from Barnstaple to Kettering by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Barnstaple to Kettering leaves at 19:41. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Barnstaple to Kettering leaves at 23:07. 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 Barnstaple to Kettering cover a distance of around 169 miles (272 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Kettering to Barnstaple.
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