What is the best way to travel from Kettering to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Manchester from Kettering. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Kettering?
You can reach Manchester with just £37 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 Railway3h 5m010:54KetteringCentral Station13:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 10:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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East Midlands Railway3h 5m011:54KetteringCentral Station14:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 11:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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East Midlands Railway3h 6m013:53KetteringCentral Station16:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 13:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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East Midlands Railway3h 6m014:53KetteringCentral Station17:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 14:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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East Midlands Railway3h 7m015:52KetteringCentral Station18:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 15:52:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 18:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
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What are the fastest trips from Kettering to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Kettering in just 3h 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 Railway3h 5m010:54KetteringCentral Station13:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 10:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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East Midlands Railway3h 5m011:54KetteringCentral Station14:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 11:54:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 14:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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East Midlands Railway3h 6m013:53KetteringCentral Station16:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 13:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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East Midlands Railway3h 6m014:53KetteringCentral Station17:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 14:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 6m
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East Midlands Railway3h 7m015:52KetteringCentral Station18:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Kettering (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 15:52:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 18:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 7m
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Bus from Kettering to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Kettering and Manchester?
In Kettering, you will usually depart from Central Station, Newland Centre (Stop 6) or Bus Stop, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, 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 Manchester from Kettering? With 5 connections between 1 Bus and 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 Manchester, you can pay as low as £37 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 Manchester in just 3h 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Salford, and look at flights from , and landing at Liverpool 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 Manchester?
The most popular companies between Kettering and Manchester, 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 Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kettering to Manchester. 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 Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Kettering?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Manchester from Kettering.
How far is Manchester from Kettering?
The distance between Kettering and Manchester is 157.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kettering and Manchester?
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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 27 kgs, and a flight 39 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kettering to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £37 by taking a Train from East Midlands Railway.
What is the fastest way to get from Kettering to Manchester?
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 Manchester in just 3h 5m with a Train from East Midlands Railway.
More routes to Kettering and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kettering and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Kettering
- Birmingham to Kettering
- Leicester to Kettering
- Trips to Manchester
- Blackpool to Manchester
- Bournemouth to Manchester
- Bradford to Manchester
- Brighouse to Manchester
- Cambridge to Manchester
- Cheltenham to Manchester
- Dortmund to Manchester
- Dundee to Manchester
- Guildford to Manchester
- Inverness to Manchester
- Leicester to Manchester
- Liverpool to Manchester
- London Gatwick Airport to Manchester
- London Heathrow Airport to Manchester
- Middlesbrough to Manchester
- Newport (Wales) to Manchester
- Northampton to Manchester
- Nottingham to Manchester
- Oxford to Manchester
- Sheffield to Manchester
- Southampton to Manchester
- Stuttgart to Manchester
- Sunderland to Manchester
- Warrington to Manchester
