The average train between Canterbury and Chichester takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Chichester. 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 hourly between Canterbury and Chichester. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Chichester at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Chichester? 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 train from Canterbury to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Chichester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Canterbury to Chichester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Chichester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chichester station.
Book your Canterbury to Chichester train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Chichester is 139 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Chichester via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 3h 5m.