Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kettering travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kettering

With a population of 53,329, Kettering is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kettering to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kettering

If you’re looking for affordable options, Red Lion (High Street Cranford) and Pig and Waffle (31 Grafton Road) are great picks.

When to visit Kettering

Kettering in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kettering in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kettering

Plane

Although Kettering doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 39 miles from Kettering. The shortest domestic flight to Kettering departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kettering, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Kettering to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Kettering is called Kettering, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kettering is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 67 miles from Kettering. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kettering, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Kettering takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Kettering doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 39 miles from Kettering. The shortest domestic flight to Kettering departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kettering, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Kettering to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Kettering is called Kettering, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kettering is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 67 miles from Kettering. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kettering, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Kettering takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Kettering

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Kettering

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kettering

Most booked hotels in Kettering

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Church Farm Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Kettering Park Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Rushton Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Holiday Inn Express Kettering
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Barton Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The R Inn Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Kettering

Hiring a car in Kettering costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kettering (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kettering is Compact (Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kettering costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kettering (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Kettering is Compact (Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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