The average train between Kettering and Colchester takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kettering to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Colchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Kettering to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Kettering to Colchester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Kettering and Colchester is 124.8 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 7m.