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Kettering to Southport trains

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The average train between Kettering and Southport takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 7m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kettering to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Kettering and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 15m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 59m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kettering to Southport? 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.

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  • Distance: 158.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Kettering, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Kettering to Southport via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 46m.

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