The average train between Canterbury and West Sussex takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to West Sussex? 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 West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at West Sussex station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Canterbury to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Horsham station.
Book your Canterbury to West Sussex train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and West Sussex is 108.9 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Billingshurst via London St Pancras Intl and Horsham in around 3h 12m.