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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery
Worthing’s main museum showcases local history, costume, archaeology, and decorative art in a well-curated town-centre building.
Trains from Horley to Worthing run on average 6 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Worthing’s main museum showcases local history, costume, archaeology, and decorative art in a well-curated town-centre building.
Contemporary visual arts venue near the seafront, presenting changing exhibitions, artist projects, and a strong local cultural programme.
Artist-led gallery and studio venue in East Worthing, valued for independent exhibitions and a creative local atmosphere.
Lively seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sunsets, linking the pier with beaches, gardens, and classic resort views.
Open downland and archaeological landscape with excellent walking routes and panoramic views over Worthing and the Sussex coast.
Central gardens by the sea with mature planting, shelters, and easy access to the pier, promenade, and nearby historic terraces.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding filled with butter and lemon, long linked to Sussex home cooking and celebrated as a rich regional classic.
Brighton rock cakes are simple fruity buns long sold across Sussex seaside towns, valued for their old-fashioned teatime appeal and local coastal nostalgia.
Sussex smokie is smoked haddock baked in a creamy cheese sauce, a hearty coastal dish reflecting the county's fishing heritage and comfort-food tradition.
Popular independent venue in Worthing serving modern British and European plates in a stylish, lively setting with strong local reputation.
Established seafront restaurant in nearby Ferring, known for polished British dining, local seafood, and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Long-established fish and chip shop and restaurant, valued for classic seaside seafood and casual family-friendly dining.
Moderate for a UK seaside town: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than London, but summer stays, seafront dining, and rail travel can raise daily costs.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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 Horley to Worthing trains use the Horley to Worthing station pair, with some services arriving at West Worthing. Use this guide to compare Horley and Worthing train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Horley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horley.
Wi-Fi is available at Horley. ATMs are available at Horley.
Ticket office support is available at Horley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley: 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 all platforms. 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: No, 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.
East Worthing is 1 km from Worthing city centre. Public transport options include:
East Worthing has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at East Worthing.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at East Worthing: Parking.
Available at East Worthing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Worthing: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step free access to platforms via relatively steep ramps (below 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the platform Help Point, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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