The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Kettering takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Kettering at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 22m • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Kettering station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Southend-on-Sea to Kettering train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Kettering train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Kettering train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Kettering is 137.4 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Kettering via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m.