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Transportation links are a key strength of Kettering’s central location and one of the reasons why it has become a popular destination for company headquarters, warehousing and new business park developments.
Kettering is well connected to both the M1 and A1 via the A14 and the Midland Mainline Railway means that Kettering is just one hour to London (St. Pancras) making it an ideal place for business headquarters and commuters. With a direct connection to London’s St. Pancras station, it is possible to have breakfast in Kettering and lunch in Paris. In addition to the recent opening of the direct rail link with Corby benefi ting Kettering, the Council and its partners are working with Network Rail to ensure that the Midland Mainline remains a priority for future investment.
The Highways Agency have announced plans to widen the A14 to three lanes which runs directly to the South of the town. In addition, £20 million has been earmarked for improvement to the highway network in the town centre and to the East of the town as part of the East of Kettering housing development.
The Council is also reviewing the transportation strategy for the town centre and is proposing sweeping changes which will see further pedestrianisation of the town
centre, improved links between the station, the town centre and key visitor attraction, Wicksteed Park. These proposals have been receiving widespread support during consultations with retailers, businesses, shoppers and local residents.
Key Facts • 1 hour to London’s St. Pancras Station by rail
• A14 dual carriage way set to expand to three lanes as part of a £180 million infrastructure investment
• 5 International airports within a convenient drive (London Heathrow, London Luton, London Stansted, Birmingham International and East Midlands)
• Kettering to Paris in 3 hours via Eurostar
• Within an hour of London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge city centres
• 75% of the Country’s population in reach within two hours
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