The 10 Best Day Trips from Worthing

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 10 good day trips from Worthing, United Kingdom, led by London, Reading, Southend-on-Sea. The closest is Brighton, about 25 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Worthing

  1. 1

    London, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Worthing

    Known for Cyberdog.

  2. 2

    Reading, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Worthing
  3. 3

    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Worthing
  4. 4

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km east of Worthing
  5. 5

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km west of Worthing
  6. 6

    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Worthing
  7. 7

    Bexley, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-east of Worthing
  8. 8

    Luton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Worthing
  9. 9

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km west of Worthing
  10. 10

    Croydon, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Worthing

A sample day: Worthing to London

  1. 08:30Leave Worthing
  2. 10:00Arrive in London (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Cyberdog
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
  6. 16:00Head back to Worthing
  7. 17:30Home in Worthing

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Worthing?
The best day trips from Worthing are London, Reading, Southend-on-Sea, Brighton, Southampton. The closest is Brighton, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Worthing?
Brighton is the closest, 17 km east of Worthing, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Worthing?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Worthing: Brighton (25 min), Portsmouth (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Worthing for a day out?
London is the largest city in day-trip range, 79 km north of Worthing and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Worthing?
For a weekend away from Worthing, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Milton Keynes (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Luton (118 km, 1 hr 50 min), Southend-on-Sea (110 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Worthing?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Milton Keynes at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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