The average train between Kettering and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering to Southend-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 every 30 minutes between Kettering and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Kettering to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Kettering to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Kettering and Southend-on-Sea is 137.4 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Southend Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 22m.
