The average train between Kettering and Skegness takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering to Skegness. 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 2 hours between Kettering and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Skegness at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Kettering station and arriving at Skegness station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Kettering to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Kettering to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Kettering to Skegness train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Kettering and Skegness is 109.4 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Kettering to Skegness via Nottingham in around 4h.