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Cities Near Kettering

Cities near Kettering, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Wellingborough, Corby, Northampton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kettering, UK is Wellingborough, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Wellingborough7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
Corby7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
Northampton12 mi / 20 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Bedford21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Rugby23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Peterborough23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Leicester24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Milton Keynes25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Nuneaton32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Loughborough32 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Kettering

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Wellingborough, Corby, Northampton, Bedford, Rugby. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Kettering include Wellingborough, Corby, Northampton, Bedford, Rugby. The closest is Wellingborough, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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