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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Town museum with archaeology, costume, social history and fine art displays that introduce Worthing and the surrounding area.
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Town museum with archaeology, costume, social history and fine art displays that introduce Worthing and the surrounding area.
Contemporary gallery on the seafront showing changing exhibitions, craft and visual art in an attractive Victorian shelter.
Creative studios and exhibition spaces in converted seafront shelters, good for seeing local artists and buying original work.
Long pebble beach and promenade ideal for strolling, cycling and sea views, with easy access to the pier and town centre.
South Downs hillfort and open downland above Worthing, favoured for panoramic walks, wildlife and sunset views.
Large public park with formal gardens, boating lake and sports facilities, popular for relaxed walks near the town centre.
Fresh crab landed on the Sussex coast, prized for sweet meat and served simply in sandwiches, salads or dressed whole.
A classic Sussex fish dish of smoked haddock baked with spinach, hard-boiled eggs and cream, long associated with county cookery.
A rich suet pudding from Sussex enclosing a whole lemon with butter and sugar, a distinctive historic county dessert.
Smart neighbourhood restaurant serving modern British cooking with seasonal ingredients and a calm, intimate atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for sourdough pizza, small plates and drinks, with a lively and contemporary town-centre feel.
Long-running local restaurant focused on fresh fish and shellfish, offering an unfussy dining room and coastal favourites.
Moderate for a south coast town. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are usually cheaper than in London or Brighton.
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is welcome.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chatham to Worthing by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chatham to Worthing trains use the Chatham to Worthing station pair, with some services arriving at Durrington-on-Sea. Use this guide to compare Chatham and Worthing train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Chatham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Chatham.
ATMs are available at Chatham.
Ticket office support is available at Chatham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chatham: Parking, WC.
Available at Chatham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chatham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services to London via ramp to car park. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from Railway Street. Step free interchange via road and steep paths is in excess of 250 metres. Step access between platforms available via the booking hall, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Worthing.
Ticket office support is available at Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Worthing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Worthing: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Durrington-on-Sea is 2 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
Durrington-on-Sea has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Durrington-on-Sea.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Parking.
Available at Durrington-on-Sea: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durrington-on-Sea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Access to platform 1 (to London / Brighton) via steep ramp. Ramp to platform 2 (to Littlehampton / Portsmouth). Long step-free route between platforms via the street (longer than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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