The average train between Canterbury and Worthing takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Worthing. 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 Worthing. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Worthing at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Worthing? 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 Worthing. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Worthing station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Canterbury to Worthing train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Worthing train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Worthing station.
Book your Canterbury to Worthing train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Worthing is 113.9 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Worthing via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 58m.