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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Kettering is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Kettering via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Southampton to Kettering?

The distance between Southampton and Kettering is 154 miles. The road distance is 125.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £28 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Southampton to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Kettering train from?

Southampton to Kettering train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Where does the Southampton to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Kettering is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Southampton to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

There are 710+ hotels available in Kettering.

Southampton to Kettering - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 51m
£29–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Banburytrain
2. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
5h 35m
£27–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
4h 32m
£63–106
Drive 124.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Ketteringcar 124.5 mi
2h 15m
£30–43

Southampton to Kettering by bus and train

184Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 153 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kettering via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 51m.

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