The average bus between Kettering and Southampton takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kettering to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Kettering and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Northampton Bus Interchange and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kettering to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Southampton station via Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Kettering to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Kettering to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Kettering and Southampton is 172.6 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Station via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 24m.