How to travel from Bristol to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Chichester is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol to Chichester by train 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 to Fareham

Take the train to Fareham.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Chichester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Bristol and Chichester is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (89 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bristol and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Chichester is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Chichester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Chichester with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 2h 45m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Bristol and Chichester. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Bristol and Chichester. We recommend that you drive to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Chichester. We recommend that you take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Bristol and Chichester. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Chichester

Transport options from Bristol to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Fareham + 1 similar
2h 35m
£42($50)
hourly177km (110 miles)
Train2h 45m
£42($50)
6 times a week177km (110 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($42)
on demand201km (125 miles)

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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