The average bus between Southampton and Kettering takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Southampton and Kettering. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Kettering at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Northampton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Southampton to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Kettering bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Police Station.
The distance between Southampton and Kettering is 172.6 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Police Station via London Heathrow Airport, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 11m.