The average train between Chichester and Canterbury takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Chichester to Canterbury. 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 Chichester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chichester to Canterbury? 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 Chichester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Canterbury station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Chichester to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Chichester to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Chichester and Canterbury is 139 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Canterbury West via Horsham and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 57m.