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The average train between Southport and Kettering takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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.

5h 31m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southport to Kettering train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Kettering at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 57m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 20m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways9h 56m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands Railways9h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 5m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 10m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 4m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands Railways4h 11m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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.

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  • Distance: 158.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Kettering via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 4h 48m.

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