The average train between Kettering and Clacton-on-Sea takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Clacton-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kettering and Clacton-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Clacton-on-Sea at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Clacton-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Clacton-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Kettering to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Clacton-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Clacton-on-Sea station.
Book your Kettering to Clacton-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kettering and Clacton-on-Sea is 145.3 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Clacton-on-Sea via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 15m.