The distance between Chichester and Bath is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chichester to Bath by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bath → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bath Spa.
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There are several options for getting from Chichester to Bath by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Chichester and Bath is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Chichester and Bath by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chichester to Bath is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Bath, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Bath. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chichester and Bath with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 30m.
Great Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Chichester and Bath. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chichester and Bath. We recommend that you drive to Bath. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Bath. We recommend that you take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chichester and Bath. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Bath is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Southampton Central + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £37($44) | hourly | 158km (98 miles) |
Train | 2h 30m | £38($45) | twice daily | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £30($35) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
Southern Service
The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.