The average train between Kettering and Brighton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering to Brighton. 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 Kettering and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Brighton station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Kettering to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Brighton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Kettering to Brighton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Kettering and Brighton is 179.2 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m.