The average train between Lancing and Canterbury takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancing 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 Lancing and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancing is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lancing 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 Lancing to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lancing station and arriving at Canterbury station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Lancing to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lancing station.
Lancing to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Lancing to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Lancing and Canterbury is 110.1 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from Lancing to Canterbury West via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 11m.