The average train between South Shields and Kettering takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Kettering. 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 South Shields and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Kettering at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Kettering. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Kettering station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
South Shields to Kettering train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Kettering train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Kettering station.
The distance between South Shields and Kettering is 292.8 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Kettering via Central Station, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Leicester in around 4h 54m.