What is the best way to travel from Kettering to Derby?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Derby from Kettering?
You can reach Derby with just £21 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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East Midlands Railway1h 12m007:58KetteringCentral Station09:10DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 07:58:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
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East Midlands Railway1h 15m008:56KetteringCentral Station10:11DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 08:56:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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East Midlands Railway1h 5m010:22KetteringCentral Station11:27DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 10:22:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 11:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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East Midlands Railway1h 6m011:22KetteringCentral Station12:28DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 11:22:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 12:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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East Midlands Railway1h 13m011:54KetteringCentral Station13:07DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 11:54:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 13:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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What are the fastest trips from Kettering to Derby?
You can get to Derby from Kettering in just 1h 5m with a Train from East Midlands Railway. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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East Midlands Railway1h 5m010:22KetteringCentral Station11:27DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 10:22:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 11:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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East Midlands Railway1h 6m011:22KetteringCentral Station12:28DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 11:22:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 12:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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East Midlands Railway1h 12m007:58KetteringCentral Station09:10DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 07:58:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 12m
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East Midlands Railway1h 13m011:54KetteringCentral Station13:07DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 11:54:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 13:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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East Midlands Railway1h 15m008:56KetteringCentral Station10:11DerbyCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2026 08:56:00 to Central Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2026 10:11:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Bus from Kettering to Derby
What are the most popular stations in Kettering and Derby?
In Kettering, you will usually depart from Bus Stop, Newland Centre (Stop 6) or Central Station, while in Derby you will be arriving at Peartree Station, Tutbury & Hatton Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Derby from Kettering? With 5 connections between 1 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kettering and Derby, you can pay as low as £21 with a Train from East Midlands Railway.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from East Midlands Railway: you will get to Derby in just 1h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kettering and Derby are East Midlands Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Kettering and Derby is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Rothwell or to Little Eaton, and look at flights from , and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Kettering to Derby?
The most popular companies between Kettering and Derby, are East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: East Midlands Railway
All you need to know when you travel from Kettering to Derby
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kettering to Derby. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kettering to Derby
How can I reach Derby from Kettering?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Derby from Kettering.
How far is Derby from Kettering?
The distance between Kettering and Derby is 77.2 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kettering and Derby?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 13 kgs, and a flight 19 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kettering to Derby?
You can get to Derby with just £21 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway.
What is the fastest way to get from Kettering to Derby?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Derby in just 1h 5m with a Train from East Midlands Railway.
More routes to Kettering and to Derby
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kettering and to Derby. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
