The average train between Kent and West Sussex takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Kent 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 Kent and West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:56 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at West Sussex station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Kent to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Horsham station.
Book your Kent to West Sussex train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Kent and West Sussex is 83.3 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Billingshurst via London Victoria and Horsham in around 3h 11m.