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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Derby to Kettering. The train trip from Derby to Kettering is usually about one hour and 6 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest East Midlands Railway train can get you there in as little as one hour and 3 minutes.
| Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 3m |
| Lowest price | €22.41 |
| Most frequent service | East Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Derby to Kettering?
East Midlands Railway is the one and only train line which connects Derby to Kettering. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Railway | 2 | 1h 6m | €22.40 |
East Midlands Railway train tickets from Derby to Kettering start from €19, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 East Midlands Railway schedules to Kettering. East Midlands Railway in Derby leaves from Derby Train Station . And in Kettering trains arrive at Kettering Train Station .
From Derby to Kettering train travel on East Midlands Railway takes 1 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kettering faster, East Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 3 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Derby to Kettering. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Derby at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 06:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Derby twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Kettering to Derby.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Derby?
Main departure station: Derby Train Station
There is one train station in Derby.
All train stations in Derby:
Derby Train Station
Where is the train station in Kettering?
Main arrival station: Kettering Train Station
Kettering has one train station.
Train stations in Kettering:
Kettering Train Station
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