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The average train between South Shields and Kettering takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. 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.

4h 58m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

South Shields to Kettering train times

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 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 30m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Nexus MetroCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields to Kettering? 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Kettering.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Kettering, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Kettering via Central Station, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Leicester in around 4h 54m.

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