The average train between Worthing and Canterbury takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Worthing 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 Worthing and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worthing is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worthing to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Worthing station and arriving at Canterbury station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Worthing to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Worthing station.
Worthing to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Worthing to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Worthing and Canterbury is 113.9 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Worthing to Canterbury West via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 16m.