How to travel from Bournemouth to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Chichester is around 99km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Chichester by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Chichester.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chichester.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

United Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance102km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Chichester by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Bournemouth and Chichester is around 99km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bournemouth and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Chichester is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Chichester. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Chichester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Chichester. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Chichester. The distance is around 102km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Chichester

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Chichester

Transport options from Bournemouth to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£25($30)
hourly99km (62 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
£145($170)
on demand102km (64 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£18($21)
on demand102km (64 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Chichester

Train operators

Airports near Chichester

The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Chichester
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Chichester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Chichester