What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Kettering?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Kettering is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Kettering?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Kettering. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Kettering via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Kettering?

The distance between Portsmouth and Kettering is 148 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Kettering without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Kettering?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Portsmouth to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Kettering bus from?

Portsmouth to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Kettering train from?

Portsmouth to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Kettering?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Kettering is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Kettering bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Kettering train arrive?

Portsmouth to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Kettering is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Portsmouth to Kettering.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Kettering?

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Kettering by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
3h 4m
£66–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
6h 1m
£24–47
Drive 136.6 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Ketteringcar 136.6 mi
2h 31m
£34–48
Train via Horsham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
4h 4m
£80–149

Portsmouth to Kettering by train, subway, and foot

414Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Kettering via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 1m.

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